Location of roadwork:
Ann Arbor-Saline Rd at Ellsworth Rd
Township:
Lodi, Pittsfield
When is the work being done:
2026
Description of work:
Hill Cut
Impact on Traffic:
Road Closure with Detour
Funding Source(s):
Road Improvement Agreement
Latest Updates
PROJECT: Ann Arbor-Saline Rd Safety Improvement Project
WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 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 the Safety Improvement Project on Ann Arbor-Saline Rd at Ellsworth Rd in Lodi Township. The project will include lowering the vertical elevation (hill-cut) to the southwest to improve visibility for drivers.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, June 23, 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 Felix Weber, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6689, 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: 06/02/26
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is pleased to announce a safety improvement project scheduled for the intersection of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and Ellsworth Rd in Lodi Township. This investment, slated for the 2026 construction season, is the result of the WCRC’s proactive monitoring of local traffic patterns and safety data.
The project is funded under a haul route agreement between the WCRC and aggregate material producers. The primary goal of the project is to improve visibility for drivers by lowering the vertical elevation change (hill-cut) to the southwest. This will provide stopped motorists on Ellsworth Rd a better line of sight along Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
“This project is a vital component of our commitment to infrastructure safety,” stated Felix Weber, WCRC Project Manager. “By improving sight lines and modernizing the intersection, we are promoting a reduction in traffic crashes and enhancing the commute for all motorists.”
Construction is anticipated to take place during the summer of 2026. To ensure the safety of both work crews and motorists, the intersection of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and Ellsworth Rd will be closed to all through traffic for the duration of the project. A formal detour will be established and posted on the Ann Arbor Saline Rd Project Page. While the intersection remains closed to the public, the WCRC will maintain access for properties located within the immediate construction zone.
The WCRC encourages community members and stakeholders to stay informed by subscribing to receive electronic road work advisories at this link: https://www.wcroads.org/residents/subscribe-to-road-updates/
For specific questions on this project, contact Felix Weber, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6689 or [email protected].
Pictured above the current intersection of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd at Ellsworth Rd in Lodi Township.