Location of roadwork:
Textile Rd between Huron River Dr and Bridge Rd
Township:
Ypsilanti
When is the work being done:
2026
Description of work:
Add Center Left-Turn Lane, Install Traffic Signal
Impact on Traffic:
Funding Source(s):
Federal, Michigan Department of Transportation
Latest Updates
PROJECT: Textile Road Safety Improvement Project
WHEN: Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Online: https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting
By 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 Textile Road Safety Improvement Project in Ypsilanti Township.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11 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 , Elena Yadykina, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6675, or via email at [email protected].
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 [email protected].
ISSUE DATE: 11/17/25
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is moving forward with a Safety Improvement Project on Textile Road between Huron River Drive and Bridge Road in Ypsilanti Township, scheduled for construction in summer 2026.
The project includes the installation of a center left-turn lane and a new traffic signal at Bunton Road. These upgrades are aimed at improving safety along this busy corridor.
“This stretch of Textile Road has seen a number of serious crashes,” said Elena Yadykina, Project Manager at WCRC. “These improvements are designed to reduce crashes and make the road safer for everyone who travels through the area.”
The project was identified in the Local Safety Initiative (LSI) program administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Based on crash data and traffic analysis, safety improvements were found to be warranted. WCRC was awarded a $750,000 Safety grant to fund the majority of the work. Under program guidelines, these funds are designated solely for this project and cannot be used elsewhere.
Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026. Details regarding lane restrictions or closures will be shared during a virtual public information meeting ahead of construction. Meeting details will be announced at a later date.
For more information visit the project web page here. Sign up for WCRC project updates here.
For specific questions on this project, contact Elena Yadykina, Project Manager, [email protected], (734) 327-6675.