Location of roadwork:
Werkner Rd between M-52 and Sibley Rd
Township:
Sylvan
When is the work being done:
2026
Description of work:
Pulverize & Pave
Impact on Traffic:
Road Closure with Detour
Funding Source(s):
Four-Year Road and Non-Motorized Path Millage, Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF)
Latest Updates
PROJECT: Werkner Road Project
WHEN: Virtual on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11 a.m., In-Person (Open House) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Online Link: https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting
By Phone: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 879 2332 8754
In-person: City of Chelsea Council Chambers, 311 S. Main St., Chelsea, MI
WHY: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will hold two public information meetings regarding the Werkner Road Project in Sylvan Township.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. 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.
The in-person public meeting (open house) will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the City of Chelsea Council Chambers, 311 S. Main St., Chelsea, MI.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Aaron Berkholz, Assistant Director of Engineering, at (734) 327-6648, 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: 12/26/25
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is reconstructing Werkner Road, between M-52 and Sibley Road in Sylvan Township during the 2026 construction season.
The project includes reconstructing the roadway and widening for both paved and gravel shoulders. WCRC plans to pulverize (crush) the existing road surface and reuse the material as supplemental base for the new asphalt pavement. The project will also include forestry work.
Funding for this project is provided through the 2025–2028 Four-Year Countywide Roads and Non-Motorized Millage and Michigan Transportation Funds (MTF).
“Werkner Road’s pavement has reached the end of its service life and is in poor condition,” said Brent Schlack, P.E., Director of Engineering and County Highway Engineer. “This project will rebuild the roadway so it can continue to serve the community and will add wider shoulders to enhance safety.”
During construction, Werkner Road will be closed to traffic, and a posted detour will be in place. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses within the project limits.
The project is currently in the design phase. WCRC plans to host virtual and in-person public information meetings for the Werkner Road project in February 2026.
WCRC will send letters to residence within the project limits, post project updates online at wcroads.org and social media. Residents can subscribe to project updates and road work advisories here.
For specific questions on this project, contact Aaron Berkholz, Assistant Director of Engineering, at (734) 327-6648 or [email protected].
Picture above is the pavement (poor condition) on Werkner Rd between M-52 and Sibley Rd in Sylvan Twp.