Bemis Rd

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Work completed by E.T. MacKenzie, a contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission, over the past two weeks has included gravel shoulder placement, concrete driveway approach construction, permanent sign and pavement marking installations on Bemis Road between Stony Creek Road and Hitchingham Road in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships. 

On Monday, October 20, 2025, with the road reconstruction substantially complete, Bemis Rd was reopened to traffic. In the next few weeks, minor items of work will be completed; traffic will be maintained with intermittent shoulder closures. 

If you have questions, contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]. 

Pictured above is new pavement and pavement markings on Bemis Road between Stony Creek Road and Hitchingham Road in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships. 

WHEN:  Monday, October 20, 2025

WHERE: Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships

WHY:  Road reconstruction-completed

BACKGROUND: On  Monday, October 20, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) reopened Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]

ISSUE DATE: 10/20/25

On Thursday October 2, 2025, Ajax Paving, a subcontractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission, completed the asphalt paving along Bemis Road between Stony Creek Road and Hitchingham Road in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships.  

Up Next: Installation of gravel shoulders, pavement markings, signs, and residential concrete driveway approaches. Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd will remain closed to accommodate the completion of these items. 

We appreciate your patience as we work to complete this county road investment. 

If you have questions, contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]. 

Pictured above is the asphalt paving operation on Bemis Road between Stony Creek Road and Hitchingham Road in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships. 

WHEN: Monday, May 12, 2025

WHERE: Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships

WHY: Road reconstruction

BACKGROUND: On Monday, May 12, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships to resume work on road reconstruction.

The road reconstruction has been extended. The road improvements are expected to be completed by November 7, 2025. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

DETOUR: Detour map

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]

ISSUE DATE: 09/25/25

E.T. MacKenzie (ETM), the construction contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), placed curbs and gutters (C&G) along Bemis Road between Stony Creek Road and Hitchingham Road in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships.  Concrete driveways within the C&G section were also completed with resident cooperation.  Concrete is in high demand, and the remaining driveways, all of which will now be poured in concrete due to the profile changes made, will be poured after the asphalt paving is underway. 

Next Wednesday, the first layer of hot mix asphalt (HMA) paving will be placed on the compacted aggregate base, followed by two additional layers, which is all weather permitting and dependent on contractor scheduling. 

We want to thank property owners for their patience during this project. 

Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd will be closed for approximately five more weeks to accommodate the road reconstruction and weather permitting. 

WCRC will continue to distribute notices as needed to keep residents informed. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete these important improvements. 

If you have any questions, contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]. 

Pictured above new curbs and gutters along Bemis Road between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships. 

Construction continues on Bemis Road between Stony Creek Road and Hitchingham Road in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships. WCRC staff, in coordination with our contractor E.T. MacKenzie and a construction materials consultant, have been working to install an improved aggregate base. This revised base design was developed to address the poor soil conditions encountered and will support a new layer of hot mix asphalt (HMA) paving planned for September. 

 Major progress has been made at Hewen’s Drain, where the large box culvert has been installed and backfilled. All work at this location was completed under review by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), with materials and methods verified to meet required density standards. 

 While adjustments to the base design were underway, crews also made progress on other key elements of the project. This included installing storm sewer lines, drainage structures, driveway culverts, and curb and gutter. 

 Property owners should note that some driveway access restrictions are in place as concrete approaches are poured. These restrictions are necessary to allow for proper curing and strength testing. In most cases, driveways will remain closed for several days. Residents with emergency needs may inquire about early access beginning three days after their concrete is poured. 

 Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd will be closed for approximately 6 more weeks to accommodate the road reconstruction and weather permitting. 

 WCRC will continue to distribute notices as needed to keep residents informed. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete these important improvements. 

 Have questions? Contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]. 

Pictured above, new box culvert on Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships.

Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) staff have been diligently working with the project contractor (E.T. MacKenzie) and our construction materials consultant to develop and evaluate a revised pavement section. This revision has been prompted by underlying soil conditions on Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships.  

After the July 4th holiday, the Contractor will return to Bemis Rd to strip vegetation, construct ditches, and install storm sewer. The installation of a large box culvert at Hewen’s Drain is currently scheduled for July 14th. 

While the above noted revisions were being incorporated into the project plans, WCRC crews continued routine maintenance activities, including the removal of roadside vegetation in anticipation of the Contractor’s presence on site. As pictured below, the WCRC District 2 crew removed vegetation for construction staking and updated the WCRC’s new Project Manager, Jane Allen, on the maintenance history of Bemis Road. 

Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd will be closed for approximately 12 weeks to accommodate the road reconstruction, weather permitting. 

WCRC will provide further updates as additional information becomes available and as the project progresses.  

Have questions? Contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]. 

Pictured above, WCRC performing mowing along Bemis Road between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships. 

The week of May 26th, E.T. MacKenzie, the contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), began installing erosion control systems and excavating to provide enhanced drainage for storm water run-off on Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships. 

This week, the contractor is planning to install storm sewer and drainage structures while continuing to grade the road for placement of the new aggregate base. 

As a reminder, Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd is closed for approximately 12 weeks, weather permitting. 

WCRC will provide further updates as additional information becomes available and as the project progresses.  

Have questions? Contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]. 

The week of May 12th, E.T. MacKenzie, the contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), closed Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships and started the planned road reconstruction work.  

Bemis Rd will be under construction this summer, starting with installing erosion control, excavating to provide enhanced drainage for storm water run-off, and eventually widening and resurfacing the road with hot mix asphalt (HMA). A sizeable crossroad culvert will also be installed. 

The road closure is expected to last approximately 12 weeks, weather permitting. 

WCRC will provide further updates as additional information becomes available and as the project progresses.  

Have questions? Contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]. 

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will resume work on the Bemis Rd paving project between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships, now that the necessary utility relocations essential for the project have been completed. 

The Bemis Rd paving project is scheduled to begin early May 2025. WCRC and E.T. MacKenzie (ETM), the contractor awarded the project in August 2024, met in early April to finalize outstanding pre-construction items.  

Portable messaging signs will provide updates as construction approaches. During construction, Bemis Rd will be closed to thru traffic between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd with a detour posted. The closure is expected to last approximately 12 weeks, weather permitting 

WCRC will provide further updates as additional information becomes available and as the project progresses.  

Have questions? Contact Jane Allen, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6691, or via email at [email protected]. 

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is delaying the paving project on Bemis Rd between Stony Creek Rd and Hitchingham Rd in Augusta and Ypsilanti Townships due to critical utility relocations essential for the continuation of the project. 

 The Bemis Rd paving project is scheduled to be completed in the 2025 construction season. WCRC is actively collaborating with utility providers to expedite the relocation process. 

 WCRC will provide further updates as additional information becomes available and as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Becky Houle, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6678, or via email at at [email protected].

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

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