Location of roadwork:
Cherry Hill Rd Bridge, over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd
Township:
Superior
When is the work being done:
2026
Description of work:
Bridge Replacement
Impact on Traffic:
Road Closure with Detour
Funding Source(s):
Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF), State Local Bridge Grant Program
Latest Updates
WHEN: Monday, August 17, 2026
WHERE: Cherry Hill Rd Bridge, over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township
WHY: Silane treatment for bridge
BACKGROUND: On Monday, August 17, 2026, expect lane closures on the Cherry Hill Rd Bridge in Superior Township for silane treatment.
The bridge will not be closed to traffic. The northbound lane closures will occur approximately between 7 am – noon and the southbound lane closures will occur approximately from noon – 5pm. Flaggers will be present in the work zone.
The road work is expected to take approximately one day. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, (734) 327-6693, or email [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 08/12/2026
WHEN: Saturday, August 8, 2026
WHERE: Cherry Hill Rd Bridge, over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township
WHY: Bridge replacement – bridge reopened
BACKGROUND: On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) reopened the Cherry Hill Rd Bridge, over Fleming Creek between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township.
.CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 08/11/2026
During the end of July, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) constructed the concrete curb and road approaches to the Cherry Hill Rd Bridge, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd, in Superior Township. The contractor has completed asphalt paving and installed guardrails.
Final clean-up and restoration efforts are underway, including planned pavement markings on August 7th and an anticipated open-to-traffic date of August 8th.
Cherry Hill Rd is currently closed to all traffic; please follow the detour signs.
For specific questions regarding this project, contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected].
During the middle weeks of July, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), stripped forms for the bridge and is allowing the bridge deck to cure and gain strength. This week the contractor is working on stripping forms and preparing to grade the HMA approach.
Next Steps:
- Curb installation and finalize approach slabs
- HMA paving to occur end of the week of July 27th
Cherry Hill Rd remains closed to all traffic; please follow the detour signs. WCRC will provide ongoing updates.
For specific questions regarding this project, contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected].
WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2026
WHERE: Cherry Hill Rd Bridge, over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township
WHY: Bridge replacement
BACKGROUND: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has extended the bridge closure of the Cherry Hill Rd Bridge, over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township for the bridge replacement by three weeks.
The work originally started on Monday, May 11, 2026, and now is expected to be complete in approximately fifteen weeks, subject to weather changes.
DETOUR: Detour
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 07/09/26
The installation of new bridge beams and steel reinforcement has been completed on the Cherry Hill Rd Bridge over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township. Recently, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) completed the concrete work for the bridge approaches and poured the concrete bridge deck.
Cherry Hill Rd remains closed to all traffic; please follow the detour signs. WCRC will provide ongoing updates.
For specific questions regarding this project, contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected].
Pictured above is the prepared steel reinforcement night pour for the Cherry Hill Rd bridge, over Fleming Creek, in Superior Township.
During the week of June 15, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) began the installation of new bridge beams on the Cherry Hill Rd Bridge over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township.
Coming Up:
- Forms and steel reinforcement will be installed for the bridge deck in preparation of the concrete deck pour.
- Concrete work will be completed this week for approaches for the bridge
Cherry Hill Rd remains closed to all traffic; please follow the detour signs. WCRC will provide ongoing updates.
For specific questions regarding this project, contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected].
Pictured above an overhead view of the Cherry Hill Rd bridge, over Fleming Creek, in Superior Township.
On May 11th, the Cherry Hill Rd Bridge over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd, was closed by the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC). In the first week, the contractor mobilized construction equipment. During the weeks of May 18 the and 25th, crews removed the existing bridge railing, deck, and beams.
Next Steps:
- Concrete placement to prepare the existing foundation (bridge abutments).
- Installation of new bridge beams spanning Fleming Creek.
- Construction of the new concrete bridge deck on the new beams.
Cherry Hill Rd remains closed to all traffic; please follow the detour signs. WCRC will provide ongoing updates.
For specific questions regarding this project, contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected].
Pictured above is Cherry Hill Rd bridge, over Fleming Creek, in Superior Township on May 14. The Bridge deck is being saw cut into sections for removal.
WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2026
WHERE: Cherry Hill Rd Bridge, over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township
WHY: Bridge replacement
BACKGROUND: On Monday, May 11, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close the Cherry Hill Rd Bridge, over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township.
The bridge replacement work will take approximately twelve weeks to complete. During the bridge replacement project the bridge will remain closed to all traffic.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
DETOUR: Detour
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected].
ISSUE DATE: 04/28/26
PROJECT: Cherry Hill Road Bridge Replacement Project
WHEN: Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Online: https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting
By Phone: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 879 2332 8754
WHY: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will hold a virtual project information meeting about replacing a portion of the Cherry Hill Rd Bridge over Fleming Creek, between Gale Rd and Plymouth Rd in Superior Township.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. There will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions from the audience. A recording of the meeting will be posted to the project web page after the meeting.
Click here to learn more about joining the virtual meeting.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Nate Murphy, Senior Project Manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at [email protected].
WCRC will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes or printed material being presented at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon a 5-business day notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Tiffany Oliphant, communications manager, by phone (734) 327-6646 or by email [email protected].
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/26
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has the green light to rehabilitate the bridge on Cherry Hill Road, over Fleming Creek, between Gale Road and Plymouth Road in Superior Township. The scope of work will include removal and replacement of the bridge beams, deck, and rail.
“Bridges provide a vital connection from communities to commerce,” says Nate Murphy, WCRC Senior Project Manager – Design and Construction. “With careful consideration during design and construction, the WCRC will rehabilitate this bridge crossing to provide a reliable and durable crossing of Fleming Creek.”
Based on funding availability, construction is currently scheduled for 2026. The WCRC is beginning the collection of data for the design phase of the project. The 44-year-old, two-lane Cherry Hill Road Bridge is weight-restricted due to structural deterioration, prompting the need for rehabilitation. Funding comes from the Local Bridge Program (Michigan Department of Transportation) and Michigan Transportation Funds (WCRC budget).
Residents and motorists may notice surveyors collecting data near the bridge. This design phase work is not expected to impact traffic.
During the 2026 construction, the bridge will be closed to all traffic with a posted detour. The WCRC will host a virtual public information meeting regarding this project in 2025.
The WCRC will alert the public with construction updates on the WCRC website, Facebook, and Twitter pages. Sign up for WCRC project updates: wcroads.org/residents/subscribe-to-road-updates/
For specific questions regarding this project, please contact Nate Murphy, Senior Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at [email protected].
