WCRC staff produced the 2024 Augusta Township Local Road Funding Packet which includes information about the Local Road Matching Program, road funding, asset management and road treatments. Below is a summary of the roads, bridges and culverts located in Augusta Township.
Primary Roads
- 28.98 miles of paved primary roads
- 2.49 miles unpaved primary roads
- 6 bridges (more than 20’ span)
- 20 culverts, greater than 5’ in diameter
Local Roads
- 9.24 miles of local paved roads
- 48.33 miles of local unpaved roads
- 13 bridges (more than 20’ span)
- 22 culverts on local collector roads, greater than 5’ in diameter
WCRC has also provided a link to the township website, see button below.
Latest Updates
WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 2024
WHERE: Macey Rd between Tuttle Hill Rd and Bunton Rd in Augusta Township
WHY: Completion of permitted work
BACKGROUND: On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Norfolk Southern re-opened Macey Rd between Tuttle Hill Rd and Bunton Rd in Augusta Township.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Andrea Janka, Project Manager, (419) 453-3166 or [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 04/23/24
WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2024
WHERE: Macey Rd between Tuttle Hill Rd and Bunton Rd in Augusta Township
WHY: Permit – railroad work
BACKGROUND: On Monday, April 15, 2024, Norfolk Southern will close Macey Rd between Tuttle Hill Rd and Bunton Rd in Augusta Township to perform railway work.
The closure is expected to be in place for approximately six days. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
DETOUR: Click here for the detour map.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Andrea Janka, Project Manager, (419) 453-3166, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 04/10/24
During the 2024 construction season, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) plans to pave Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta & Ypsilanti Townships. During construction, Bemis Rd will be closed to all traffic and a detour will be posted.
Thank you to those who were able to attend our virtual public information meeting on Friday, March 8, 2024. If you weren’t able to join us, click here to watch the meeting recording or check out the slide show. WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses.
Questions about the project? Contact James Hui, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].
WHEN: Monday, March 11, 2024
WHERE: Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta & Ypsilanti Townships
WHY: Forestry work
BACKGROUND: On Monday, March 11, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta & Ypsilanti Townships during daytime hours to perform forestry work.
The road will re-open at the end of each workday and remain open until work resumes the following morning.
The forestry work is expected to take approximately five days. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Jared Powers, Asst. Superintendent of Maintenance, (734) 327-6650, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 03/07/24
WHEN: Monday, March 4, 2024
WHERE: Intersection of Whittaker Rd and Willis Rd in Augusta Township
WHY: Forestry
BACKGROUND: On Monday, March 4, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin forestry work at the intersection of Whittaker Rd and Willis Rd in Augusta Township.
The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.
The forestry work is expected to take approximately three days. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Nate Murphy, Sr. Project Manager – D&C, (734) 327-6647, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 02/29/24
WHEN: Friday, February 23, 2024
WHERE: McCrone Rd between Willow Rd and Talladay Rd in Augusta Township
WHY: Completion of a culvert replacement
BACKGROUND: On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) re-opened McCrone Rd between Willow Rd and Talladay Rd in Augusta Township.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Ken Harris, Superintendent of Maintenance, (734) 327-6696 or [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 02/23/24
During the 2024 construction season, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) plans to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Whittaker Rd and Willis Rd in Augusta Township. The intersection will be closed to all traffic during construction and a detour will be posted.
Thank you to those who were able to attend our virtual public construction information meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024. If you weren’t able to join us, click here to watch the meeting recording or check out the slide show. WCRC will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.
Questions about the project? Contact Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org.
WHEN: Friday, February 23, 2024
WHERE: McCrone Rd between Willow Rd and Talladay Rd in Augusta Township
WHY: Culvert replacement
BACKGROUND: On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close McCrone Rd between Willow Rd and Talladay Rd in Augusta Township to replace a crossroad culvert.
The road improvements are 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 Ken Harris, Superintendent of Maintenance, (734) 327-6696, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 02/22/24
PROJECT: Bemis Rd Paving
WHEN: Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Online: https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting
By Touchtone Phone: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 879 2332 8754
WHY: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will hold a virtual project information meeting regarding the planned paving project for Bemis Rd in Augusta & Ypsilanti Townships.
During construction, Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd will be closed to ALL traffic and a detour will be posted. The closure is expected to be in place for approximately 12 weeks, weather pending.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Friday, March 8, 2024, 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 James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660, 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: 02/08/24
Contact Information
Washtenaw County Road Commission
(734) 761-1500
