Prospect Rd

Location of roadwork:
Prospect Rd between Vreeland Rd and M-153

Township:
Superior

When is the work being done:
2023

Description of work:
Culvert Replacement, Mill & Resurfacing

Impact on Traffic:
Road Closure with Detour & Lane Restrictions

Funding Source(s):
Four-Year Road and Non-Motorized Path Millage, Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF)

Latest Updates

October 6, 2023 Road Reopened: Prospect Rd (Superior Twp)

WHEN: Friday, October 6, 2023

WHERE: Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township

WHY: Culvert replacement & road resurfacing

BACKGROUND: On Friday, October 6, 2023, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) re-opened Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Mike Bernbeck, project manager, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at bernbeckm@wcroads.org

ISSUE DATE: 10/06/23

October 4, 2023 Project Update: Onto Paving!

Construction is going well on the Prospect Rd Culvert Replacement project located between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township.  

Last week, the contractor was able to mill the existing surface of Prospect Rd. Over the last few days, the contractor was able to begin paving operations. Next step is completing resurfacing and placing aggregate (stone) shoulders.  

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Mike Bernbeck, project manager, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at bernbeckm@wcroads.org. 

Pictured is the resurfacing of Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township.
September 29, 2023 Project Update: We’re Milling!

Construction on the Prospect Rd Culvert Replacement & Resurfacing project, located between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township, is moving along!    

This week, our crews continued backfilling the newly placed culvert and created a stable base for the roadway. Our crews were able to place the first layer of asphalt over the culvert and the contractor begin milling operations throughout the project limits. Next week, the contractor will begin paving operations starting from the north and going to the south. During this work, our crews will continue to address drainage and forestry items.  

Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township remains CLOSED to all traffic.  

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Mike Bernbeck, project manager, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at bernbeckm@wcroads.org.    

Pictured is the milled surface of Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township.  
September 25, 2023 Project Update: Making Progress…

Construction on the Prospect Rd Culvert Replacement & Resurfacing project, located between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township, is making progress!  

Over the weekend, our crews were able to place and backfill the new culvert that sits under Prospect Rd just south of Cherry Hill Rd. This week, crews will continue backfilling the culvert, hydroseeding, and preparing for repaving. Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township remains closed to through traffic while construction is in progress. 

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Mike Bernbeck, project manager, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at bernbeckm@wcroads.org.  

Pictured is the new culvert that sits under Prospect Rd just south of Cherry Hill Rd in Superior Township.
September 21, 2023 Project Update: Culvert Replacement Underway…

Our resurfacing and culvert replacement project on Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township has begun!  

Over the past few days, our crews have been able to perform forestry and drainage work throughout the project limits. Currently, our crews are excavating of the crossroad culvert under Prospect Rd, just south of Cherry Hill Rd. Next step is creating a stable base for the placement of the new culvert.  

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to maintain access only for residents who live, work, or own property within the closure limits. However, please be advised that NO traffic will be able to travel across the culvert location during replacement. 

WCRC will continue to send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Mike Bernbeck, project manager, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at bernbeckm@wcroads.org 

Pictured is the culvert excavation that took place on Prospect Rd just south of Cherry Hill Rd in Superior Township.  
September 14, 2023 Road Closure with Detour: Prospect Rd (Superior Twp)

WHEN: Monday, September 18, 2023

WHERE: Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township

WHY: Culvert replacement & road resurfacing

BACKGROUND: On Monday, September 18, 2023, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153 in Superior Township to begin a culvert replacement and a road resurfacing project.

WCRC crews will begin maintenance and preparation work to replace the culvert. During the week of September 25, crews will excavate the old culvert and replace the new culvert, just south of Cherry Hill Rd. Once the culvert replacement project is complete, a WCRC contractor will resurface Prospect Rd between Geddes Rd and M-153.

The road improvements are expected to take approximately three 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 the detour map.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Mike Bernbeck, project manager, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at bernbeckm@wcroads.org

ISSUE DATE: 09/14/23

September 8, 2023 Prospect Rd Project Announcement

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) plans to replace a culvert and resurface Prospect Rd between Vreeland Rd and M-153 in Superior Township. The estimated cost of this project is $350,000, which is funded through Four-Year Road and Non-Motorized Path Millage and Michigan Transportation Funds (MTF).  

Motorists will experience traffic impacts beginning Monday, September 18, on Prospect Rd between Vreeland Rd and Cherry Hill Rd. WCRC crews will begin routine shoulder maintenance and drainage improvements. Once this work is complete, crews will remove the existing culvert south of Cherry Hill Rd. Drivers will not be able to cross the culvert location on Prospect Rd for approximately three weeks. However, WCRC will maintain access only for residents who live or work within the project limits during construction. The official detour will guide traffic only on paved roads.   

Finally, a contractor for WCRC will resurface Prospect Rd between Vreeland Rd and M-153. WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses. All dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather conditions and scheduling.      

Have questions about the project? Contact Mike Bernbeck, project manager, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at bernbeckm@wcroads.org. 

Picture: Prospect Rd between Vreeland Rd and M-153 in Superior Township.
Contact information:
Mike Bernbeck
    • (734) 327-6654
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