Michigan Ave

Location of roadwork:
Michigan Ave between I-94 westbound off ramp and Hewitt Rd intersection

Township:
Ypsilanti

When is the work being done:
May 2023

Description of work:
Road Reconstruction

Impact on Traffic:
Road closure and lane restrictions

Funding Source(s):
Federal

Latest Updates

July 20, 2023 Road Reopened: Michigan Ave (Ypsilanti Twp)

WHEN: Thursday, July 20, 2023

WHERE: Michigan Ave between the I-94 westbound off ramp and the Hewitt Rd intersection in Ypsilanti Township

WHY: Completion of road improvement project

BACKGROUND: On Thursday, July 20, 2023, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) re-opened Michigan Ave between the I-94 westbound off ramp and the Hewitt Rd intersection in Ypsilanti Township.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660 or via email at huij@wcroads.org

ISSUE DATE: 07/20/23

 

July 18, 2023 Project Update: Nearly Complete!

Construction on the Michigan Ave Reconstruction project, taking place between the I-94 westbound off ramp and the Hewitt Rd intersection in Ypsilanti Township, is nearly complete! 

On Monday, our contractor completed paving the roadway. However, there are several items that need to be completed prior to reopening the road to traffic. For the safety of the construction workers and the traveling public, the road will remain closed until this work is completed. We appreciate your patience and expect to reopen the road soon.  

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.  

Have questions? Contact James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org  

Pictured is the newly paved surface of Michigan Ave between the I-94 westbound off ramp and the Hewitt Rd intersection in Ypsilanti Township.  
July 12, 2023 Project Update: Slowly Making Progress…

Construction on the Michigan Ave reconstruction project, between the I-94 westbound off ramp and Hewitt Rd in Ypsilanti Township, is slowly making progress.  

Last week, our contractor replaced sidewalk ramps and began paving the roadway. However, there is still a large portion of paving to complete. Once paving is completed, the remaining punch list items will be finished while the road is open to traffic.  

As a reminder, the project limits are CLOSED until paving is completed. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.  

Have questions? Contact James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org.  

Pictured above is the asphalt that has been placed on Michigan Ave between I-94 and Hewitt Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
June 28, 2023 Project Update: Construction Is Progressing

Construction is progressing on the Michigan Ave Reconstruction project, between the I-94 westbound off-ramp and the Hewitt Rd intersection in Ypsilanti Township. Currently, the contractor is replacing sidewalk ramps but will close the newly constructed ramps during the weekend of July 1 & 2, to allow time for curing. 

The contractor is postponing the paving operation on Michigan Ave due to weather conditions and contractor scheduling. They plan to begin paving during the week of July 3rd. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather conditions and contractor scheduling.     

As a reminder, the project limits are closed until paving is completed. Please refrain from entering the project limits, as it is still an active work zone. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.   

Have questions about the project? Contact James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org   

Pictured is the road closure taking place on Michigan Ave between the I-94 westbound off ramp and the Hewitt Rd intersection in Ypsilanti Township.
June 13, 2023 Project Update: Close To The Finish Line!

Construction is getting close to wrapping up on the Michigan Ave reconstruction project in Ypsilanti Township.  

Our contractor has installed curb and gutter throughout the project limits and prepped the road base for the new pavement. The contractor hopes to begin paving the roadway next week. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather conditions and contractor scheduling.  

As a reminder, Michigan Ave between I-94 and Hewitt Rd is CLOSED to all traffic. Please refrain from entering the project limits, as it is an active construction zone. Please be aware of construction signs and follow the posted detour. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.  

Have questions about the project? Contact James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org 

Pictured above is the road closure taking place on Michigan Ave between I-94 and Hewitt Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
June 1, 2023 Project Update: Construction Is Chugging Along

Construction is going well on the Michigan Ave reconstruction project in Ypsilanti Township.  

Over the past few weeks, our contractor has been removing the existing surface of the roadway. Currently, our contractor is placing and grading an aggregate (stone) base for the roadway and is continuing to install curb and gutter throughout the project limits.  

As a reminder, Michigan Ave between I-94 and Hewitt Rd is CLOSED to all traffic. Please refrain from entering the project limits, as it is an active construction zone. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.  

Have questions about the project? Contact James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org 

Pictured above is the aggregate base being placed on Michigan Ave between I-94 and Hewitt Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
May 15, 2023 Project Update: Construction Is Underway!

Construction is moving along on the Michigan Ave reconstruction project out in Ypsilanti Township!

Last week, we closed the road to prepare for the reconstruction project. This week, our contractor has been removing the existing asphalt surface, and expects to be removing the concrete surfaces within the next few days. Once the surface of the road has been removed, our contractor will begin replacing the curbs. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather conditions and contractor scheduling. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.

Have questions about the project? Contact James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org.

Pictured above is the milled surface of Michigan Ave between I-94 and Hewitt Rd in Ypsilanti Township.

May 11, 2023 Road Closure with Detour: Michigan Ave (Ypsilanti Twp)

WHEN: On Friday, May 12, 2023

WHERE: Michigan Ave between I-94 and Hewitt Rd in Ypsilanti Township

WHY: Road reconstruction

BACKGROUND: On Friday, May 12, 2023, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Michigan Ave between I-94 westbound off ramp and the Hewitt Rd intersection in Ypsilanti Township for a road reconstruction project.

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

DETOUR: Click here for the detour map.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org

ISSUE DATE: 05/11/23

April 24, 2023 Project Update: Construction Starting Soon!

During the 2023 construction season, The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) plans to reconstruct Michigan Ave between the I-94 westbound off ramp to the Hewitt Rd intersection in Ypsilanti Township. The exact start date of the construction is still yet to be determined. During construction, the road will be closed to ALL traffic for approximately eight weeks.

Thank you to those who were able to attend our virtual project information meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023. If you weren’t able to join us, click here to watch the meeting recording or check out the slide show. WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses.

Questions about the project? Contact James Hui, project manager, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org.

Pictured above is the project location of the Michigan Ave Road Reconstruction Project in Ypsilanti Township.

March 8, 2023 Virtual Public Meeting: Michigan Ave Reconstruction Project

PROJECT: Michigan Ave Reconstruction Project

WHEN: Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:30 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 Michigan Ave Reconstruction Project, between the I-94 westbound off ramp and the Hewitt Rd intersection, in Ypsilanti Township.

During construction, Michigan Ave north of the I-94 westbound on/off ramps to Hewitt Rd will be closed to ALL traffic. WCRC estimates it will take approximately eight weeks to reconstruct the road, weather pending.

The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:30 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 James Hui, project manager, at (734)327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org

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 oliphantt@wcroads.org.

ISSUE DATE: 03/08/23