Location of roadwork:
Main St Bridge over the Horseshoe Lake Outlet, between Jennings Rd and East Shore Dr
Township:
Northfield
When is the work being done:
2026
Description of work:
Bridge Replacement
Impact on Traffic:
Road Closure with Detour
Funding Source(s):
Latest Updates
PROJECT: Main Street Bridge Replacement Project
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Online: https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting
By 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 replacement of the bridge on Main Street over the Horseshoe Lake Outlet, between Jennings Rd and East Shore Drive in Northfield Township.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, May 13, 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 this project, please contact Nate Murphy, Senior Project Manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at [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: 02/12/26
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is announcing plans to replace the bridge on Main Street over the Horseshoe Lake Outlet, between Jennings Rd and East Shore Drive in Northfield Township (Whitmore Lake).
The WCRC is in the first phase of the bridge replacement project, collecting field data to support design work. When the design work has been completed, the project will be advertised and bid, with construction forecasted to start in 2026. This schedule is based on funding availability, including the Local Bridge Program (Michigan Department of Transportation) and Michigan Transportation Funds (WCRC budget).
The Main Street Bridge was built in 1920 and has reached the end of its design life.
“Building bridges is not just about connecting two points; it is about ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability for generations to come,” says Nate Murphy, WCRC Senior Project Manager – Design and Construction.
Residents and motorists may notice WCRC surveyors collecting data near the bridge. This design phase work is not expected to impact traffic.
During the 2026 construction, the bridge will be closed to all traffic with a posted detour. The WCRC will host a virtual public information meeting regarding this project in 2025.
The WCRC will alert the public with construction updates on the WCRC website, Facebook, and Twitter pages. Sign up for WCRC project updates: wcroads.org/residents/subscribe-to-road-updates/
For specific questions regarding this project, please contact Nate Murphy, Senior Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at [email protected].
