Parker Rd

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