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WHEN: Saturday, August 19, 2023
WHERE: Parker Rd between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships
WHY: Completion of culvert replacement project
BACKGROUND: On Saturday, August 19, 2023, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) re-opened Parker Rd between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org
ISSUE DATE: 08/19/23
Construction on the Parker Rd Culvert Replacement project, located between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships, is wrapping up!
Last week our contractor was able to repave the roadway, place aggregate/stone shoulders, and complete the site restoration. The contractor is now coordinating the guardrail installations and hopes to complete this work by the end of this week. Once the guardrails have been placed, the road can be reopened to traffic.
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions about the project? Contact Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org.
We are making progress on the Parker Rd Culvert Replacement project that is located between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships.
Last week, the contractor worked to assemble the wingwalls and headwalls of the culvert, as well as backfill over the structure. With the installation of the wingwalls complete, and riprap added at the face of the culvert, the contractor was able to open the stream and allow the water to flow through the structure.
Currently, the contractor is working on creating a stable base for the roadway. Next steps include paving the roadway and shoulders, along with the installation of the guardrail.
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions about the project? Contact Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org.
Construction is moving along on the Parker Rd Culvert Replacement project, taking place between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships.
Last week, the contractor assembled the new culvert structure and began removal of the road surface and existing culvert structure. Yesterday, the contactor completed the excavation and placed the structure into it’s final location. Next steps include assembling the wingwalls and backfilling around the structure in preparation for the roadway base material.
As a reminder, Parker Rd between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd is CLOSED to all traffic. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.
Have questions about the project? Contact Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org.
defaultPictured above is the culvert structure being placed across Parker Rd between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships.
Construction on the Parker Rd Culvert Replacement project, located between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships, is going well.
Over the past few weeks, the necessary utility relocations have been completed. This week our contractor began working on site. The culvert structure has been delivered and assembly has started. Demolition and removal of the existing culvert structure is expected to be completed in the next week.
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses. Please be aware that all dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather conditions and contractor scheduling.
Have questions about the project? Contact Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org.
Construction on the Parker Rd Culvert Replacement project, between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships, continues.
Over the past couple weeks, utility companies have been onsite to relocate the underground utilities. Once this work is completed, the culvert replacement will begin.
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 Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org.
WHEN: On Wednesday, June 14, 2023
WHERE: Parker Rd between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships
WHY: Culvert replacement project
BACKGROUND: On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Parker Rd between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships to replace a crossroad culvert.
The road improvements are expected to take approximately seven weeks. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
WCRC will maintain access for residents who live, work or own property within the project limits.
DETOUR: Click here for a detour map.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org
ISSUE DATE: 06/14/23
During the 2023 construction season, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) plans to replace a culvert on Parker Rd between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships. The exact start date of the construction is still yet to be determined. During construction, Parker Rd will be closed to all traffic and a detour route will be posted. This closure is expected to be in place for approximately seven weeks, weather pending.
Thank you to those who were able to attend our virtual public meeting on Thursday, May 18, 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 Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org.
Pictured above is the culvert that will be replaced on Parker Rd between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships.
PROJECT: Parker Rd Culvert Replacement Project
WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 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 culvert replacement project on Parker Rd between Shield Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima & Scio Townships.
During construction, Parker Rd will be closed to all traffic. The closure is expected to be in place for eight weeks, weather pending.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, May 18, 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 Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@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: 04/20/23
WHEN: On Wednesday, February 15, 2023
WHERE: Parker Rd between Bent Tree Dr and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima and Scio Townships
WHY: Utility work: DTE Gas
BACKGROUND: On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, a contractor for DTE gas will close the northbound lane of Parker Rd between Bent Tree Dr and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima and Scio Townships during daytime hours to conduct utility work related to the 2023 Parker Rd Culvert Project.
Traffic on Parker Rd will be maintained with a flagging operation during daytime hours. The northbound lane of Parker Rd will reopen at the end of each day and remain open until work resumes the following morning. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.
The road work is expected to take 6 weeks. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Lauren Purdy, permits coordinator, (734) 327-6690, or via email at purdyl@wcroads.org
ISSUE DATE: 02/13/23
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) intends to replace a culvert on Parker Rd between Bent Tree Dr and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Lima and Scio Townships during the 2023 construction season.
In preparation for this work, this winter a WCRC contractor will remove approximately 24 trees of various sizes within the project area. These trees are being removed to allow sufficient space for the safe and efficient installation of the new culvert and related road improvements. The contractor plans to have all tree removals completed by March 31, 2023.
The culvert replacement is expected to begin in the summer, sometime after July 1st. Based on the scope of the work involved, WCRC estimates it will take approximately seven weeks to complete the project, weather pending.
Once construction begins this summer, the road will be closed to ALL through traffic and a detour will be posted. WCRC will maintain access only for residents who live or work within the project limits during construction. However, NO traffic will be able to cross the culvert location.
WCRC will host a virtual project information meeting prior to construction to provide additional information to residents.
Questions? Contact Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org
