Earhart Rd

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On October 9, 2025, Cadillac Asphalt, a Michigan Department of Transportation contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission, completed asphalt resurfacing (paving) the entire segment of Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 in Ann Arbor Township. 

The contractor has also completed installation of new guardrails at the M-14 overpass and the placement of aggregate (stone) shoulder material along the newly paved road. 

Moving forward: Traffic signal-related work (by the WCRC) and pavement markings (by the contractor) remain to be completed. 

If you have questions, contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected].      

Pictured above is the new pavement on Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 in Ann Arbor Township. 

WHEN: Friday, October 10, 2025

WHERE: Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 in Ann Arbor Township

WHY: Traffic signal work, guardrail installation, pavement markings, & shoulder work

BACKGROUND: On Friday, October 10, 2025, WCRC started performing traffic signal work, guardrail installation, pavement markings, & shoulder work on Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 in Ann Arbor Township.

The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to intermittent lane closures and lane restrictions. Motorists traveling through the work zone may wish to consider an alternate route.

The road improvements are expected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Kevin Dubnicki via email [email protected] or phone (734) 327-6693

ISSUE DATE: 10/10/2025

WHEN:  Thursday, October 9, 2025

WHERE: Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 in Ann Arbor Township

WHY: Paving-completed

BACKGROUND: On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) reopened Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 in Ann Arbor Township.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this roadwork, please contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project manager, (734) 327-6693, or via email [email protected]

ISSUE DATE:  10/10/25

On October 1, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and Whitehall Dr in Ann Arbor Township for an asphalt resurfacing project. Between Whitehall Dr and the M-14 overpass, traffic is being maintained through the work zone with lane closures and flagging operations. 

Cadillac Asphalt, a Michigan Department of Transportation contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), milled (removed) the surface of the existing asphalt on Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14. 

Asphalt paving operations started on October 6, 2025. The paving work is progressing from Plymouth Rd to the north. 

Looking ahead: when the asphalt paving is complete, pavement markings and stone shoulders will be placed along Earhart Rd. 

Earhart Rd is expected to be reopened later this week. Remaining work will be completed with lane and shoulder closures, with flagging operations, as needed. 

WCRC will continue to send updates as the project progresses.  

If you have questions, contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6693, or via email at [email protected].     

Picture above is facing south on Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and Whitehall Rd in Ann Arbor Township. Milling Operations began October 1, 2025. 

WHEN: Wednesday October 1, 2025

WHERE: Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 in Ann Arbor Township

WHY: Milling & resurfacing

BACKGROUND:   On Wednesday October 1, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Earhart Rd between Plymouth Rd and Whitehall Dr in Ann Arbor Township for milling & resurfacing. Due to the resurfacing work, there will also be intermittent lane closures on Earhart Rd between Whitehall Dr and M-14.

The entirety of the work is expected to take approximately one month to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

Earhart Rd will be closed to all traffic between Plymouth Rd and Whitehall Dr for approximately 1 week. Access for business drives along Earhart will utilize Whitehall as the detour. Intermittent lane closures and delays should be expected throughout the construction zone, alternate detours around the construction zone are recommended.

DETOUR: Detour map

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this closure, please contact Kevin Dubnicki, Project manager, (734) 327-6693, or via email [email protected]

ISSUE DATE: 09/24/25

WHEN: Friday, February 14, 2025, 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 County-wide Resurfacing Program taking place during the 2025 construction season.

During construction, traffic will be maintained under lane restrictions and flagging operations. During specific construction activities, the road may be closed, and a detour will be posted. WCRC estimates it will take approximately two/three weeks, on average, to complete each project, weather pending.

The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom Friday, February 14, 2025, 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 these project, please contact Felix Weber-Bailey, Project Manager, (734) 327-6654, email [email protected], Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, (734) 327 -6693, email [email protected] and Ken Harris, Superintendent, (734) 327-6696, email [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: 02/04/25

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is excited to announce a $9.4 million investments in improving approximately 37 miles of paved and unpaved roads across Washtenaw County during the 2025 construction season. These important projects are made possible through a combination of funding sources, including the 2025-2028 Four-Year County-Wide Roads and Non-motorized Millage, Federal Funds, Township partnerships, and Michigan Transportation Funds (MTF). 

 “This year’s resurfacing program is just one of the ways WCRC is committed to protecting the county’s transportation infrastructure,” said Brent Schlack, P.E., Director of Engineering and County Highway Engineer. “The successful completion of these critical projects requires a blend of resources and collaboration.” 

 Construction is slated to begin in mid-April and will continue through the fall of 2025, weather permitting. As part of this program, WCRC will also undertake necessary forestry work to maintain the safety and integrity of the roadways. 

 For a list of the specific projects, funding details, and anticipated traffic impacts, please refer to the links provided below for each project location. 

Motorists will experience road closures with detours, daytime road closures, lane restrictions, and flagging operations. WCRC will maintain access for residents who live or work within the project limits during construction. 

WCRC will host a virtual public information meeting regarding the County-wide Resurfacing projects on February 14, 2025. WCRC will post project updates online at wcroads.org. Residents can subscribe to road work advisories and project updates here.

For specific questions on these projects, contact Felix Weber-Bailey, Project Manager, (734) 327-6654, email [email protected], Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, (734) 327 -6693, email [email protected] and Ken Harris, Superintendent, (734) 327-6696, email [email protected].  

Pictured is a map of our 2025 County-wide Resurfacing Program.