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 - Fall 2021
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
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
