Location of roadwork:
Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd
Township:
Webster
When is the work being done:
2025
Description of work:
Culvert Replacement
Impact on Traffic:
Road Closure
Funding Source(s):
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Stormwater Grant
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On Friday, September 26, 2025, The Washtenaw County Road Commission crew excavated the culvert site and removed the failed culvert. During the week of September 29, 2025, WCRC placed the new box culvert under Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township.
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), completed the final steps of this project and re-opened Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township to traffic.
WCRC is able to perform this project thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and its partnership with the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office and the Township.
If you have any questions regarding this project, contact Ken Harris, Superintendent of Maintenance, at (734) 327-6696, or via email at [email protected].
Pictured above is the new box culvert installation on Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township.
Pictured above is the completed culvert placed under Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township.
WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2025
WHERE: Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township
WHY: Culvert replacement–completed
BACKGROUND: On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) reopened Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township.
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: 10/02/25
WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
WHERE: Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township
WHY: Culvert replacement
BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township for a culvert replacement.
The work has been extended and is expected to take approximately 11 days to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
The road will be closed to all through traffic. Access will be maintained only for residents and property owners who live, work or own property within the closure limits.
DETOUR: Detour map
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this emergency closure, please contact Ken Harris, Superintendent of Maintenance at (734) 327-6696.
ISSUE DATE: 10/01/25
Project Progressing
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), began removing and replacing the culvert on Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township.
Crews have started to build the box culvert and will start excavating and removing the old culvert this week.
Next week, crews will be finishing backfilling, installing headwalls and restoration. Once the project is complete, the road will be re-opened to traffic. WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses.
WCRC is able to perform this project thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and its partnership with the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office and the Township.
If you have any questions regarding this project, contact Ken Harris, Superintendent of Maintenance, at (734) 327-6696, or via email at [email protected].
WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
WHERE: Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township
WHY: Culvert replacement
BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Joy Rd between Jennings Rd and Stein Rd in Webster Township for a culvert replacement.
The work is expected to take approximately 9 days to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
The road will be closed to all through traffic. Access will be maintained only for residents and property owners who live, work or own property within the closure limits.
DETOUR: Detour map
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this emergency closure, please contact Ken Harris, Superintendent of Maintenance at (734) 327-6696.
ISSUE DATE: 09/18/25