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Signal Fully Functional
On March 17, 2026, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) completed the signal work on Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships. The signal is now fully operational.
As with all new traffic signals, timing adjustments may be needed. We will continue to monitor the signal to ensure it is operating as intended and adjust as necessary. Please be patient with this process.
Restoration of disturbed areas will be completed once weather conditions permit.
If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Becky Houle, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6678 or [email protected].
Pictured above is the fully operational traffic signal at the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships.
Signal Status: Flash Mode
On March 5, 2026, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) completed the overhead signal work and put the signal in flash. The signal will remain in flash for at least one week before it is made fully operational.
WCRC will keep residents informed as the intersection improvements progress.
If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Becky Houle, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6678 or [email protected].
Pictured above is the new traffic signal at the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships.
On February 20, 2026, a Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) contractor completed the setting of the strain poles (structural supports) for the three-way traffic signal at the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships. On February 25, 2026, the contractor started the overhead traffic signal work.
During the week of March 2, 2026, the contractor will continue working on the overhead signal work. Once the overhead work is completed, the signal will be in flash for at least one week before it is made fully operational.
WCRC will keep residents informed as the intersection improvements progress.
If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Becky Houle, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6678 or [email protected].
Pictured above are the new strain poles at the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships.
On February 20, 2026, a Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) contractor will return to the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships. The concrete foundations have cured, so the contractor will begin setting the strain poles (structural supports) for the installation of the three-way traffic signal.
During the week of February 23, 2026, the contractor will begin the overhead traffic signal work. Once the signal installation is finished, the signal will be in flash for at least 1 week before it is made fully functional.
WCRC will keep residents informed as the intersection improvements progress.
If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Becky Houle, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6678 or [email protected].
WHEN: Thursday, February 19, 2026
WHERE: Intersection of Parker Rd and Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships
WHY: Traffic signal installation
BACKGROUND: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has extended intermittent lane restrictions on the intersection of Parker Rd and Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships for the traffic signal installation by four weeks.
The work started on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 and is expected to be complete by the end of March or early April.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Becky Houle, Project Manager, (734) 327-6678, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 02/19/2026
On January 30, 2026, a Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) contractor began working to prepare the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships for the installation of a three-way traffic signal.
During the week of February 2, 2026, the contractor completed the installation of two traffic signal pole foundations.
Next steps
- Complete the pole foundation installations
- Install the overhead traffic signal equipment
The contractor will finish the remaining pole foundation work and then will temporarily cease operations on site for several weeks. This pause is necessary to allow the concrete foundations to fully cure and to wait for the arrival of the remaining equipment. Once the curing process is complete and the equipment has been delivered, the contractor will return to continue the work.
WCRC will keep residents informed as the intersection improvements progress.
If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Becky Houle, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6678 or [email protected].
Pictured above is a concrete form for a pole foundation at the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Scio Township.
WHEN: Monday, January 12, 2026
WHERE: Intersection of Parker Rd and Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships
WHY: Traffic signal installation
BACKGROUND: On Monday, January 12, 2026, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Parker Rd and Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships.
The traffic signal installation will take approximately six weeks 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 Becky Houle, Project Manager, (734) 327-6678, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 01/06/2025
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is pleased to announce an upcoming project at the intersection of Parker Road and Shield Road, located on the border of Lima and Scio Townships.
This project, scheduled for the 2026 construction season, was prompted by WCRC’s ongoing monitoring of traffic congestion and safety. To address these concerns, WCRC successfully secured a $280,000 Federal Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) grant to fund the installation of a new traffic signal. This signal is designed to alleviate congestion during peak travel hours and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by improving traffic flow and reducing vehicle idling.
Construction is expected to take place in the spring of 2026. To minimize the impact on commuters, the intersection will remain open during work, though motorists should anticipate lane restrictions and flagging operations.
Residents can stay informed by visiting the WCRC Project Pages or subscribing to receive road work advisories: wcroads.org/residents/subscribe-to-road-updates/
WCRC will post project updates online at wcroads.org and on its Facebook and Twitter pages.
For specific questions on this project, contact Becky Houle, Project Manager, Traffic & Safety, at (734) 327-6678 or [email protected].
