Location of roadwork:
Intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd
Township:
Scio
When is the work being done:
July 5 - mid August
Description of work:
Roundabout
Impact on Traffic:
During roundabout construction, intersection will be closed to all traffic.
Funding Source(s):
Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF)
Latest Updates
There has been a lot of great progress at the Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd Roundabout Project in Scio Township. Our contractor poured the concrete for the new curbs, which are now curing.
Tomorrow our contractor will begin pouring the concrete pavement which will take roughly two weeks to complete. Once complete, the concrete will need some time to cure.
The intersection remains closed to ALL through traffic. Access for those who live within the work zone will be provided from the north leg but NO traffic will be allowed to traverse the intersection itself. Law enforcement is issuing tickets to those who attempt to violate the closure. Motorists must follow the posted detour or take an alternate route.
Questions? Please contact James Hui, project manager, (734) 327-6660, huij@wcroads.org.
Pictured above is a drone shot of the recent concrete curb poured at the intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township.
We are making great progress on the Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd Roundabout Project in Scio Township. The storm sewer installation has been completed.
Our contractor is currently working on grading the road and placing material for the new road base. Once the new road base is placed, the work zone will be prepared for the new concrete curbs and road to be poured.
We have continued to see a lot of work zone intrusions. This is a major safety concern for construction crews and motorists alike. Law enforcement has been issuing tickets to those who attempt to violate the closure. Motorists must follow the posted detour or take an alternate route.
Questions? Please contact James Hui, project manager, (734) 327-6660, huij@wcroads.org.
Pictured above is the road base being placed at the intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township.
We are continuing to make good progress on the Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd Roundabout Project in Scio Township. Our contractor finished removing the old pavement and is now working on installing storm sewers.
We have seen a lot of work zone intrusions in the first week of this closure. This is a major safety concern for construction crews and motorists alike. Law enforcement has been issuing tickets to those who attempt to violate the closure. Please follow the posted detour or take an alternate route.
Questions? Please contact James Hui, project manager, (734) 327-6660, huij@wcroads.org.
Pictured above is the ongoing storm sewer installation at the Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd Roundabout Project.
Roundabout construction at the intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township is officially underway! The intersection closed earlier today and will be closed for approximately 8 weeks as we construct a single-lane roundabout. A detour has been posted, click here for the map.
Questions? Please contact James Hui, project manager, (734) 327-6660, huij@wcroads.org.
Pictured above are the road closure barricades for the Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd Roundabout Project in Scio Township.
WHEN: Starting Tuesday, July 5, 2022
WHERE: Intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township
WHY: Roundabout construction
BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close the intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township to construct a single-lane roundabout.
The intersection is expected to be closed for approximately 8 weeks. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
Access to homes located near the intersection will be maintained throughout construction but no traffic will be able to traverse the intersection during construction.
DETOUR: Click here for the detour map
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact James Hui, project manager, (734) 327-6660, or via email at huij@wcroads.org
ISSUE DATE: 06/29/22
The countdown until the intersection closure begins! Roundabout construction is expected to begin at the intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township on Tuesday, July 5. While we are planning to close the road on July 5, the exact start date of the closure is reliant upon the weather and contractor scheduling. We will continue to provide updates as they are available.
The intersection will be closed to ALL traffic for approximately 8 weeks as we build the roundabout. A detour will be posted, click here for the map. We shared a lot more information about this project in the virtual construction information meeting. Click here to view the meeting recording.
Questions? Please contact James Hui, project manager, (734) 327-6660, huij@wcroads.org.
We are getting closer to the start of roundabout construction at the intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township. Our contractor is now planning to begin the intersection closure in early July.
As we continue to prepare for construction, we’ve had a few questions from residents regarding access during construction. Please see the information below for more information.
The intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd will be CLOSED to ALL traffic during construction. Emergency services (police, fire, EMS) have been and will continue to be notified of this upcoming closure.
As local residents know, Liberty Rd, west of the intersection, has a tendency to flood at different times throughout the year, especially in the spring and fall. We are well aware of this issue and will monitor throughout construction. Thanks to a partnership with Scio Township, additional limestone was added to this section of Liberty Rd a few weeks ago to help mitigate this risk.
If Liberty Rd floods during roundabout construction, emergency access will be provided to impacted Liberty Rd residents and emergency responders through the Liberty/Zeeb intersection.
If significant rainfall is in the forecast, we will prepare the construction site one day in advance to make sure it is buttoned up enough to allow impacted Liberty Rd residents and emergency responders to traverse the construction site. If unpredicted rainfall occurs that causes Liberty Rd to flood, WCRC and our contractor have staff on-call 24/7. If you notice the road flooding overnight, please contact 911. The emergency dispatchers will call out to WCRC to dispatch/notify the necessary parties.
Depending on stage of construction underway at that time, we may need to use a variety of temporary tools/materials to ensure this access including temporary aggregate (stone). We will ensure that the necessary materials are readily available on site.
We will send project updates out via email to anyone who has subscribed to receive them, including if access changes are needed due to flooding. Click here to subscribe.
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our virtual construction information meeting on May 5. Click here to watch the meeting recording.
Questions? Contact James Hui, project manager, (734) 327-6660, huij@wcroads.org.
PROJECT: Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd Roundabout Project
WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Online: https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting
By Touchtone 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 planned roundabout project at the intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township.
During construction, the intersection will be closed to ALL traffic and a detour will be posted. Roundabout construction is expected to begin after school ends in June 2022. WCRC estimates it will take 6 – 8 weeks to build the roundabout, weather pending.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 11:30 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 James Hui, project manager, (734) 327-6660, huij@wcroads.org.
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 Emily Kizer, communications manager, by phone (734) 327-6646 or by email kizere@wcroads.org.
ISSUE DATE: 04/04/2022
We have decided to postpone construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Liberty Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township until 2022. We were planning to construct a single-lane roundabout later this summer but unfortunately, the construction bid prices came in high.
We believe we can get better pricing if we rebid the project with a 2022 construction year. In the meantime, area utility companies will continue to work on relocating their facilities that need to be moved ahead of roundabout construction.
We will send out another update early next year as we get closer to the start of construction.
If you have any questions about the project, please contact Elena Yadykina, project manager, yadykinae@wcroads.org, (734) 327-6675.
WHEN: Starting Monday, March 22, 2021
WHERE: Intersection of Zeeb Rd and Liberty Rd in Scio Township
WHY: Tree removals
BACKGROUND: On Monday, March 22, 2021, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) and its contractor will begin tree removals at the intersection of Zeeb Rd and Liberty Rd in Scio Township. These removals are in preparation for the intersection improvement project planned later this summer.
Forestry work at the intersection is expected to last 3 days, however all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions. The intersection will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Nate Murphy, project manager, (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org
ISSUE DATE: 03/18/21
WHAT: Intersection of Zeeb Road and Liberty Road Roundabout Virtual Meeting
WHEN: Monday, March 1, 2021, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Online: https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting
By Touchtone Phone: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 879 2332 8754
WHY: The Washtenaw County Road Commission will hold a virtual project information meeting regarding a single-lane roundabout that will be constructed at the intersection of Zeeb Rd and Liberty Rd in Scio Township later this summer.
During construction, the intersection will be closed to all traffic for approximately 6 – 8 weeks.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday, March 1, 2021, 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 wcroads.org after the meeting ends.
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, (734) 327-6675, yadykinae@wcroads.org.
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 Emily Kizer, communications manager, by phone (734) 327-6646 or by email kizere@wcroads.org.
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2021
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is pleased to announce it will build a roundabout at the intersection of Zeeb Road and Liberty Road in Scio Township during the 2021 Construction Season. 
What will the improvement look like?
WCRC is planning to build a single-lane roundabout at this intersection. This is the ideal solution because a roundabout can move traffic, including tractor trailers, through an intersection more efficiently and with less congestion than a traditional intersection at lower speeds. Roundabouts are also one of the safest options available and they are typically more cost-effective than a traditional traffic signal.
Why this intersection?
WCRC monitors numerous intersections across the county for traffic volumes and safety. The intersection of Zeeb Road and Liberty Road already had a higher traffic volume than what is recommended for the existing design. In addition, traffic volumes are expected to increase at this intersection once Zeeb Road between Pleasant Lake Road and Ellsworth Road is paved this summer.
A roundabout is the ideal solution to help safely handle current and future traffic volumes at this intersection.
When will this project be completed?
Roundabout construction is expected to begin in late-summer 2021. Some trees near the intersection need to be removed to accommodate proper drainage and modern road design. Due to environmental restrictions, this tree removal will take place before March 31, 2021.
WCRC estimates it will take 6 – 8 weeks to build the roundabout, weather pending. During this time, the intersection will be completely closed to traffic and a detour will be posted.
How can I get more information?
WCRC will hold a virtual public information meeting about this project on Monday, March 1, 2021, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. In addition, click here to visit WCRC’s project page to subscribe to project update emails.
For specific questions on this project, contact Elena Yadykina, project manager, yadykinae@wcroads.org or (734) 327-6675.
