The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is involved with this project to help administer funds from the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant.
Location of roadwork:
Along Dixboro Rd between the entrance to U of M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and the Marshall Nature Center
Township:
Ann Arbor
When is the work being done:
Tree removal: February - March 2021; Pathway construction: Spring - Summer 2022
Description of work:
Add right-turn lanes, Non-Motorized Path Construction
Impact on Traffic:
Intermittent lane closures
Funding Source(s):
Private, Township, Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission
Latest Updates
We are making great progress at the intersection of Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor Township. Our contractor has finished installing the right turn lane and it is now open for use. Pavement markings on the right turn lane will be placed in the near future.
The pathway remains closed until the remainder of the crosswalk work is completed, which includes painting the crosswalk and setting up the crosswalk signals. Thank you for your continued patience as we work to complete this project.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
Pictured above is the newly installed right turn lane at the intersection of Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor Township.
We are making good progress at the intersection of Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor Township. Our contractor is completing removals today and starting work on the right turn lane on southbound Dixboro Rd. There will be intermittent lane closures on both southbound Dixboro Rd and westbound Plymouth Rd while this work is ongoing.
The parking area of the Marshall Nature Area is closed during the day this week as removals are completed. We are expecting the road to fully reopen late-September. Thank you for your continued patience as we work to complete this project.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
Pictured above is the turn lane being installed at the intersection of Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor Township.
Long-awaited materials have been received and signal work has resumed at the intersection of Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor Township.
Currently our contractor is hanging the new mast arms, which will be followed by installation of the new traffic signals. Once the new signals are in place and the old signals have been removed, work can resume on the installation of the right turn lane at the intersection of southbound Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
Pictured above are the new mast arms which are currently being installed at the intersection of Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor Township.
Sadly, we continue to face manufacturing and shipping delays associated with steel mast arms at the intersection of Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor Township.
Due to the layout of the intersection, we cannot finish the other intersection improvements, including a right turn lane, pedestrian crossing and site restoration, until the mast arms have been installed.
We will provide additional information once the mast arms have shipped. Thanks for your patience.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
Our contractor continues to work on the finishing touches of the Dixboro Rd Pathway in Ann Arbor Township.
While this work is intermittent and weather dependent, this is still an active construction zone and users must stay away from areas blocked by construction barricades. Tomorrow, our contractor will be working at the intersection of Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd under lane closures, this traffic shift is only expected to last for a day or two.
The remaining signal work has been delayed due to supply chain issues and it will be completed as soon as feasible. We will provide more information as we can.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
Pictured above is one of the barricades at the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project.
The past few weeks have been very productive at the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project in Ann Arbor Township.
This week our contractor will begin pouring concrete for sidewalk connections and concrete curb ramps. We know that many are excited for this pathway, but it is still an active work zone and NOT open for use. It is especially important that pedestrians and bicyclists stay away for safety purposes around the large equipment, but also because damaging the freshly poured concrete would ultimately extend the completion date of this project should concrete replacements be necessary.
Safety is our number one concern and an active work zone is not a safe place for pedestrians and bicyclists. Thank you for your continued patience while we continue to work on this project.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
Pictured above are the sidewalk barricades at the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project.
We are seeing a lot of action this week at the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project in Ann Arbor Township.
Our contractors are making great progress paving the non-motorized pathway and the shoulders of the road (pictured below). Once paving is completed we will shift our focus to the sidewalk connections and concrete curb ramps. Thank you for your continued patience as we work to complete this project.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
Paving is ongoing at the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project for both the non-motorized pathway and the shoulders of the road.
We are making great progress at the Dixboro Rd Pathway in Ann Arbor Township. The pathway is really starting to take shape now that the curb has been completed.
Our contractor has placed the gravel base on the shoulders and most of the pathway. They are now fine grading to prepare for asphalt paving.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
Our contractor is working on getting the pathway ready for asphalt paving (pictured above).
Things are really moving on the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project in Ann Arbor Township. Our contractor finished pouring concrete curb last week. This week, they started grading in preparation for shoulders and the pathway.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
The Dixboro Rd Pathway Project in Ann Arbor Township is continuing to make great progress.
In the upcoming week, we will have periodic lane closures on Plymouth Rd at the intersection of Plymouth Rd and Dixboro Rd. The lane closures will include the right turn lane traveling eastbound, and the right turn and through lanes traveling westbound. Traffic will be maintained, but delays are a possibility.
These lane closures will allow our contractor to place new concrete curbs.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
The Dixboro Rd Pathway Project in Ann Arbor Township is steadily progressing. Our contractors have continued to cruise through storm sewer installation, making their way to the north side of the project.
Later this week they will begin grading the area for the new curb and making room for the new pathway. Lane restrictions on Dixboro Rd will continue intermittently throughout the summer. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete this project.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
Storm sewer installation has continued to progress at the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project.
Unfortunately earlier today a gas line was damaged during excavation on the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project in Ann Arbor Township. DTE Gas is onsite now working to repair the damaged line but service has been interrupted for some customers in the area. If you have questions about the outage, please contact DTE at (800) 477-4747.
Currently at the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project in Ann Arbor Township, we continue to work on installing storm sewers. This will take place over the next few weeks. This means the crew is digging large holes and installing pipes before backfilling the area.
Traffic restrictions will continue during the day, including one-lane traffic with flaggers on both ends from Ravine Ct to Plymouth Rd. Two-way traffic is restored at the end of each work day until the following morning. There may be more traffic back-ups as the excavation work moves closer to Plymouth Rd, please be aware and use caution.
We will let you know once construction is complete and the pathway is open for use.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
We have been working on installing storm sewers for our Dixboro Rd Pathway Project.
WHEN: Starting Thursday, May 6, 2021
WHERE: Dixboro Rd between the entrance to U of M’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor Township
WHY: Storm sewer installation
BACKGROUND: Starting Thursday, May 6, 2021, there will be temporary lane closures on Dixboro Rd between the entrance to U of M’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor Township.
Dixboro Rd will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane closures. Two-way traffic will be maintained with a flagging crew.
WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.
These temporary lanes closures should be expected periodically throughout the spring/summer as WCRC and Ann Arbor Township work to construction the second phase of the Dixboro Rd Pathway.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Michele Ford, project manager, (734) 327-6652, or via email at fordm@wcroads.org
ISSUE DATE: 05/05/21
The weather may be confused about which season it is, but on the Dixboro Rd Pathway Project in Ann Arbor Township, it’s construction season for sure.
Our contractor has started excavating for the storm sewer and DTE continues its relocation work. This is an active work zone which means the general public needs to stay out. We know many people are very excited about this project but it is important for everyone’s safety that pedestrians and bicyclists stay out of the work zone, no matter the time of day.
We will let you know once construction is complete and the pathway is open for use.
Questions? Contact Michele Ford, project manager, fordm@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6652.
WHEN: Starting Monday, March 29, 2021
WHERE: Dixboro Rd between the entrance to U of M’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and the Marshall Nature Center in Ann Arbor Township
WHY: Tree removals
BACKGROUND: On Monday, March 29, 2021, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin tree removals on Dixboro Rd between the entrance to U of M’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and the Marshall Nature Center in Ann Arbor 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 road improvements are expected to take approximately one week. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Michele Ford, project manager, (734) 327-6652, or via email at fordm@wcroads.org
ISSUE DATE: 03/24/21
WHAT: Dixboro Rd Shared-Use Pathway and Intersection Improvements
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 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 will hold a virtual project information meeting regarding the Dixboro Rd Shared-Use Pathway and Intersection Improvements in Ann Arbor Township.
As a part of this project and in partnership with Ann Arbor Charter Township, a shared-use path will be constructed along Dixboro Rd from the Matthaei Botanical Gardens entrance to the Marshall Nature Area. In addition, WCRC will make improvements at the intersection of Dixboro Rd and Plymouth Rd.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 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 wcroads.org after the meeting ends.
Click here to learn more about joining the virtual meeting.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Michele Ford, project manager, (734) 327-6652, fordm@wcroads.org.
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 Emily Kizer, communications manager, by phone (734) 327-6646 or by email kizere@wcroads.org.
ISSUE DATE: 02/24/2021
WHAT: Dixboro Road Trail Phase II Public Information Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, December 5, 2019, from 7 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
WHY: Ann Arbor Township and the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Dixboro United Methodist Church to learn about the Dixboro Road Trail Phase II project.
The project will construct a shared-use path along Dixboro Road from the Matthaei Botanical Gardens entrance to the Marshall Nature Area, just north of the Plymouth Road intersection.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact Michele Ford, project manager, (734) 327-6652, fordm@wcroads.org.
WCRC will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes or printed material being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon a 7-business day notice to WCRC. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Emily Kizer, communications manager, by phone (734) 327-6646, by email kizere@wcroads.org, by fax (734) 761-3737 or by mail at WCRC, 555 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
ISSUE DATE: 11/14/2019
