Location of roadwork:
Between Michigan Ave and the County Line
When is the work being done:
Chip seal: Week of 6/7, Fog seal: Week of July 26
Description of work:
Chipseal
Impact on Traffic:
Daytime road closure
Funding Source(s):
Four-Year Road and Non-Motorized Path Millage
Latest Updates
WHEN: Starting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021
WHERE: Starting on the following roads in Ypsilanti and Superior Townships:
- McGregor Rd between William Ave and Tyler Rd
- Ridge Rd between US-12 and county line
WHY: Preventative maintenance – fog seal
BACKGROUND: Starting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin preventative maintenance fog seal projects on sections of the following roads in Ypsilanti Township: McGregor Rd and Ridge Rd.
Fog seal is another thin layer of liquid asphalt placed on top of a recent chip seal that helps to seal in the chips and further protect the pavement.
The work on these roads is expected to be completed by the end of next week. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
The work will be conducted under a combination of lane restrictions and daytime closures to allow the fog seal to cure. A contractor for WCRC will return to this area in a few weeks to place permanent pavement markings.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact Ken Harris, superintendent of maintenance, (734) 327-6696 or via email at harrisk@wcroads.org.
ISSUE DATE: 07/26/21
WHEN: Starting on Monday, June 7, 2021
WHERE: – McGregor Rd between William Ave and Tyler Rd in Ypsilanti Township
– Ridge Rd between US-12 and the county line in Superior, Ypsilanti Townships
– Prospect Rd between Clark Rd and Vreeland Rd in Superior Township
WHY: Preventative maintenance – chip seal
BACKGROUND: Starting on Monday, June 7, 2021, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin preventative maintenance chip seal projects on McGregor Rd between William Ave and Tyler Rd in Ypsilanti Township, Ridge Rd between US-12 and the county line in Superior, Ypsilanti Townships and Prospect Rd between Clark Rd and Vreeland Rd in Superior Township. The roads will reopen at the end of each day and remain open until work resumes the following morning.
The work on these roads is expected to be completed by the end of the week. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
Once the work is completed, drivers are advised to lower their speeds to 35 mph while the stone settles.
WCRC will return to this area in a few weeks to apply a fog seal on top of the chip seal and place permanent pavement markings.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact Ken Harris, superintendent of maintenance, (734) 327-6696 or via email at harrisk@wcroads.org.
ISSUE DATE: 06/03/21
