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Expect U.S. 23, I-94 closures: Washtenaw County road work for Sept. 20

J.Smith2 hr ago
– Drivers can expect intermittent closures along Washtenaw County freeways this weekend.

North and southbound U.S. 23 as well as east and westbound M-14 will close Saturday, Sept. 21 at Nixon Road. The overnight closure begins at 12 a.m. and ends at 6 a.m.

Near Ypsilanti, the westbound I-94 ramp will shut down for maintenance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Here's a round-up of traffic restrictions and road work affecting commute times and travel across the county for Friday, Sept. 20, and the week ahead.

ANN ARBOR

Main Street: The street is closed in both directions from Research Drive to U.S. 23 until Oct. 4.

East William Street bike path: Between South Main Street and South Fifth Avenue, the bikeway will close from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 27. Crews will be repairing the ceiling of a utility cover.

East University Avenue: Between Hill Street and Oakland Avenue, the road is closed through 5 p.m. Sept. 24.

Miller Avenue: Miller Avenue is closed between North First Street and North Ashley Street for utility work until Oct. 18.

I-94 and State Street: The shoulder of the eastbound and westbound I-94 ramps to State Street is closed. State Street will also have a lane closure in both directions. Construction will be complete Oct. 18.

Huron Street: East Huron Street is reduced to one lane from Fifth Avenue to Division Street through Saturday, Sept. 21 – an extended completion date – for utility work. Drivers should expect significant delays.

Geddes Avenue: There will be a westbound lane closure of Geddes Avenue between the U.S. 23 ramp and Earhart Road until 5 p.m. Oct. 4 for work on a gas pipeline.

The two westbound vehicle lanes of Geddes Avenue in this area have merged into one and shifted to the center lane of the road.

Greenview Drive: The street is closed between Scio Church Road and West Stadium Boulevard for a street reconfiguration project through Nov. 15.

East Madison Street: Madison is closed between South Main Street and South Division Street for the relocation of a public utility related to the relocation of the University of Michigan's Elbel Field . A completion date is to be determined.

East Medical Center Drive Bridge: There will be lane closures on the bridge through Oct. 25 for rehabilitation.

Special event closures:

The following streets are closed at 4 p.m. Thursdays through 6 a.m. Mondays until on or around Oct. 27 as part of the Main Street Alliance downtown program.

  • Main Street from William to Washington Street
  • West Liberty Street from Ashley to Main streets
  • East Liberty Street from Main to Fourth streets
  • West Washington Street from Ashley to Main streets is closed 24 hours, seven days a week.

    Some streets will be closed to create a vehicle-free zone around Michigan Stadium during football games​ on Saturday, Sept. 21 and 28; Oct. 26; and Nov. ​​2 and 23.

    South Main Street will close one hour before from Stadium Boulevard to Pauline Street. The following are effective three hours before a game through to the end of a game:

  • East Keech Street between South Main Street and Greene Street will close
  • The westbound right turn lane of East Stadium Boulevard onto South Main Street will close just south of Michigan Stadium
  • There will be limited access to parking permit holders on Greene Street from East Hoover to Keech Avenue.
  • Ann Arbor Township - U.S 23: A single lane is closed on north and southbound U.S. 23 from Huron River Drive to Geddes Road for permit work until Sept. 27

    Ann Arbor Township - U.S. 23: There will be intermittent shutdowns at Nixon Road from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.

    Milan - Plank Road: To rebuild the bridge at U.S. 23, Plank Road is shut down in both directions from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 15.

    Pittsfield Township - Michigan Avenue: A single lane is closed from Timber Lane to Fosdick Road through Oct. 25.

    Superior Township - U.S. 23: The shoulder is closed from Huron River Drive to Geddes Road from Monday, Sept. 23 to Thursday, Sept. 26.

    Ypsilanti Township - I-94: The ramp to westbound Michigan Ave. is closed for maintenance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24.

    Lyndon Township - Westbourne Court: There are lane restrictions between the cul-de-sac and M-52 through Sept. 27.

    Lyndon Township - Waterloo Road: There are daytime closures between Lingane Road and Clark Lake Road through Friday, Sept. 20.

    Manchester - Tracey Road: Between Bowens and Kirk roads, there are lane restrictions from through Sept. 27.

    Northfield Township - Joy Road: The Joy Road bridge over U.S. 23 is closed indefinitely while crews complete a partial demolition of the overpass that was severely damaged when a semi truck hit it .

    Pittsfield Township - Platt Road: The road is closed between Waterfowl Boulevard and Michigan Avenue through Oct. 24 – an extended completion date – for Michigan Department of Transportation construction . A detour map is available online.

    Pittsfield Township subdivisions: There will be lane restrictions in the Mallard Cove Subdivision until Sept. 27 and Lohr Lake Subdivision until Saturday, Sept. 21.

    Scio Township - Jackson Road: Drivers heading west on Jackson Road will see lane restrictions between Jackson Industrial Drive and Myrtle Avenue through mid-October.

    There will also be lane restrictions east of Baker Road through early October.

    Scio Township - Staebler and Park roads: The intersection is closed through late October for culvert installation and road paving. A detour map is available online .

    Scio Township - Metty Drive: There will be lane restrictions from Sept. 30 to Oct. 8 between Jackson Road and the cul-de-sac for road resurfacing.

    Scio Township - Dino Drive: There will be lane restrictions between Jackson Road and the cul-de-sac for road resurfacing from Sept. 30 to Oct. 8

    Scio Township - Parkridge Drive: There will be lane restrictions between Wagner Road and Laurentide Road from Monday, Sept. 23 to Sept. 27.

    Superior Township - Plymouth Road: There are intermittent lane restrictions between Dixboro Road and Short Street through Sept. 29.

    Sylvan Township - Brown Drive: There will be lane restrictions between Aspen Boulevard and M-52 through Sept. 27.

    Sylvan Township - McKernan Road: There will be lane restrictions between the cul-de-sac and M-52 through Sept. 27.

    Webster Township - Donovan Road: Expect lane restrictions between N. Territorial Road and Merkel Road from Monday, Sept. 23 through Sept. 27.

    Ypsilanti Township - Ridge Road: The shoulder is closed between Holmes and Mott roads through Sept. 30.

    Ypsilanti Township - Tyler Road: The road is closed indefinitely between McGregor Road and Airport Road.

    Ypsilanti Township - Stony Creek Road Bridge: The bridge over Paint Creek is getting replaced . Between Textile Road and Whittaker Road, it is closed until Oct. 25.

    Ypsilanti Township - Greenfarms Subdivision: There are lane restrictions through Oct. 2.

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