Location of roadwork:
Hankerd Rd between N. Territorial and County Line
Township:
Dexter
When is the work being done:
2026
Description of work:
Mill & Resurfacing
Impact on Traffic:
Flagging
Funding Source(s):
Four-Year Road and Non-Motorized Path Millage, Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF)
Latest Updates
WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2026
WHERE: Hankerd Rd between N. Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township
WHY: Drainage work
BACKGROUND: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has extended the daytime road closure on Hankerd Rd between N. Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township for drainage work by twelve days.
The work originally started on Monday, March 16, 2026, and now be completed in approximately three weeks, subject to weather changes.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Ken Harris, superintendent of maintenance, (734) 327-6696 or via email at [email protected].
ISSUE DATE: 03/26/2026
WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2026
WHERE: Hankerd Rd between N. Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township
WHY: Drainage work
BACKGROUND: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has extended the daytime road closure on Hankerd Rd between N. Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township for drainage work by seven days.
The work originally started on Monday, March 16, 2026, and now be completed in twelve days, subject to weather changes.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Ken Harris, superintendent of maintenance, (734) 327-6696 or via email at [email protected].
ISSUE DATE: 03/18/2026
WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2026
WHERE: Hankerd Rd between N. Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township
WHY: Drainage work
BACKGROUND: On Monday, March 16, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform drainage work on Hankerd Rd between N. Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township.
The drainage work is expected to take approximately five days 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 Ken Harris, superintendent of maintenance, (734) 327-6696 or via email at [email protected].
ISSUE DATE: 03/12/26
WHEN: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
WHERE: Hankerd Rd between North Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township
WHY: Forestry work
BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will be performing forestry work Hankerd Rd between North Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township.
The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to intermittent lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.
The road improvements are expected to take approximately eleven days 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 Jared Powers, Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance, (734) 327-6650, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 02/09/26
WHEN: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
WHERE: Hankerd Rd between North Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township
WHY: Forestry work
BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will be performing forestry work on Hankerd Rd between North Territorial Rd and County Line in Dexter Township.
The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to intermittent lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.
The road improvements are expected to take approximately nine days 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 Jared Powers, Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance, (734) 327-6650, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 02/05/26
WHEN: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 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 2026 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 Wednesday, January 14, 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 these project, please contact Felix Weber, Project Manager, (734) 327-6654, email [email protected], Jane Allen, Project Manager, (734) 327 –6691, 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: 12/19/25
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is committed to investing almost $8.2 million solely dedicated to the enhancement and improvement of roughly 30 miles of paved and unpaved roads across Washtenaw County during the 2026 construction season. This work is supported through 2025-2028 Four-Year County-Wide Roads and Non-motorized Millage, Federal Funds, Township partnerships, and Michigan Transportation Funds (MTF).
“This 2026 Resurfacing Program is another step in our ongoing effort to revitalize and upgrade our transportation network,” said Brent Schlack, P.E., Director of Engineering and County Highway Engineer. “These improvements happen thanks to teamwork, smart planning, and shared resources.”
WCRC will host a virtual public information meeting regarding the County-wide Resurfacing projects on January 14, 2026.
Roadwork is set to kick-off in mid-April and continue into fall 2026, weather permitting. The organization will also complete forestry work along project routes to help keep the roadways safe and resilient.
Drivers can expect the usual construction-season mix of detours, daytime closures, lane shifts, and flagging operations, though access will remain open for those who live or work within the project areas.
Looking for details? Project maps, funding breakdowns, and expected traffic impacts are available at the links below.
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], Jane Allen, Project Manager, (734) 327 -6691, email [email protected] and Ken Harris, Superintendent, (734) 327-6696, email [email protected].
