Macon Rd

WHEN: Monday, April 13, 2026

WHERE: Macon Rd between James Dr and the Saline City Limits in Saline Township

WHY: Forestry work

BACKGROUND: On Monday, April 13, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin forestry work on Macon Rd between James Dr and the Saline City Limits in Saline 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 forestry work will take approximately two 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: 04/09/2025

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].

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.