Tyler Rd

Great news! The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) and its contractor have reopened Tyler Road between McGregor Road and Airport Road in Ypsilanti Township as of Friday, May 23, 2025. 

The contractor has completed paving the road, installing riprap (rock material) on spillways to help control erosion and finishing the ends of the barrier walls. 

WCRC thanks the public for their patience and cooperation during this important road repair project. 

Have questions? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].  

WHEN: Friday, May 23, 2025

WHERE: Tyler Rd between McGregor Rd and Airport Rd in Ypsilanti Township

WHY: Road reconstruction complete

BACKGROUND: On Friday, May 23, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) reopened Tyler Road between McGregor Road and Airport Road in Ypsilanti Township. The road had been closed for nearly two years after it was washed out during a severe weather event. WCRC’s contractor has since completed a full reconstruction of the roadway.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6660 or via email at [email protected].

ISSUE DATE: 05/23/25

Monitoring the weather forecast closely and aiming to complete work ahead of anticipated rainfall, WCRC contractor accelerated paving operations on Tyler Rd between McGregor Road and Airport Road in Ypsilanti Township. By Wednesday, May 7, the stone base had been fully prepared, enabling the contractor to complete the asphalt paving last week. 

The remaining tasks include placing pavement markings, construction site cleanup, and installation of the traffic attenuator system. Pending favorable weather conditions, Tyler Road is anticipated to reopen to traffic in the coming weeks. 

WCRC appreciates the public’s continued patience and cooperation as construction advances. 

WCRC will continue to send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].  

The Tyler Road Reconstruction Project is on schedule. This week, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) contractor is constructing concrete curb and spillways along the north and south sides of Tyler Road, between McGregor Road and Airport Road in Ypsilanti Township.

Following the necessary curing period for the concrete, the contractor will begin grading operations to prepare the roadway base for paving. This next phase of work is anticipated to begin during the week of May 12, weather permitting.

WCRC appreciates the public’s continued patience and cooperation as construction advances.

WCRC will continue to send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) Contractor is continuing to make progress on the Tyler Road project between McGregor Road and Airport Road in Ypsilanti Township.

Recently, the Contractor connected the storm sewer system into the bridge structure to promote efficient drainage during rain events. This two-day operation involved careful drilling and close monitoring of the structural integrity of the bridge.

Construction crews also prepared the nearby slope (previously washed out) for a new erosion control system. This system includes a durable cellular grid to promote slope stability during heavy rain events. The slope work began on Wednesday, April 23.

Next week, the Contractor plans to begin constructing the road base and installing storm drainage spillways at the east end of the project.

WCRC will continue to send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].

This week, WCRC’s contractor installed upgraded stormwater systems around the dam. WCRC also worked on upgrading drainage along Tyler Rd, North and East of the project site to divert flow away from the dam in the future.

Next week, the contractor will clean up the ditch left behind by the initial rain event and prepare the area for installation of a geocellular confinement system on the ridge adjacent to the dam.

This week, WCRC’s contractor focused on protecting the site from several rain events. The washout being repaired was caused by outdated stormwater collection systems, so the contractor reinforced the open excavations with additional ditching and other preventative measures. They also worked on removing abandoned utilities from the washout area. 

The photo below shows laborers licensed in handling the removal of asbestos; a material commonly used during the initial construction of the dam. The pipe was safely and successfully removed. Additionally, WCRC’s contractor began installing upgraded stormwater systems with work to continue into the week of April 7. 

This week, the contractor focused on demolition of the existing roadway, clearing the washout area, and removing the guardrail. They are also preparing to remove the abandoned utilities.

In the image below, the contractor is seen placing backfill, with compaction testing being conducted by a third-party firm. The objective is to establish a stable foundation for the removal of the abandoned utilities scheduled for early next week.

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) started repairs on Tyler Rd (between McGregor Rd and Airport Rd) in Ypsilanti Township. The work here is to clear the washout under the road which first occurred in 2023, and to repair the road above.

The contractor will begin with demolition of the surrounding road followed by the installation of a new storm system. 

WHEN: Thursday, August 24, 2023

WHERE: Tyler Rd between McGregor Rd and Airport Rd in Ypsilanti Township

WHY: Road wash out

BACKGROUND: On Thursday, August 24, 2023, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed Tyler Rd between McGregor Rd and Airport Rd in Ypsilanti Township due to a road wash out after a weather event. WCRC staff is evaluating the situation and coordinating with the Washtenaw County Water Resource Commission (WCWRC) and Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority (YCUA).

WCRC will notify the public when the road is reopened. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this emergency closure, please contact Adam Lape, Director of Operations at (734) 327-6697.

ISSUE DATE:  08/24/23