Several exciting building and renovation projects are occurring on our campus. Project teams are coordinating their construction plans in order to expedite each project while keeping the safety of faculty, staff, students, construction workers and the public a top priority.
Put Safety First – Please be mindful of all construction-related signage as well as fenced or barricaded areas. These are placed for your safety and to keep you clear of construction activity.
Many of these projects impact the nearby streets, roadways and parking areas. This page is intended to inform employees, students and visitors about changes in vehicle and pedestrian traffic patterns near the construction areas. For questions about a specific project, please view the project site or call our U-M Construction Management Information line at 734-764-9289.
Additional Resources
Information regarding U-M and Ann Arbor road closures, as well as AAATA and U-M bus detours can be found here:
CITY OF ANN ARBOR
MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS
East Medical Center Drive (EMCD) Alternating Lane Closures (March 25-fall)
Expected to begin on Monday, March 25, the first phase of work on the City’s EMCD Bridge Widening and Rehabilitation project will begin. This phase of work is expected to last through April; the overall project is still expected to last through the late fall. During this first phase, intermittent lane closures will be in place on east and westbound Fuller Road (across from the entrance to Fuller Park Pool) and east and westbound EMCD and WMCD; traffic shifts will occur but two-way traffic will be maintained. Sidewalk closures will be in place on the west side of EMCD; pedestrians will be detoured to the east side of EMCD via accessible pathways/routes. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternate route if possible.
Additional information regarding details of the work and impacts will be shared in future updates as the timing becomes available. For additional information about this project as it evolves, please contact Francisca Chan, City of Ann Arbor project manager, at FChan@a2gov.org or 734.794.6410 or visit the City’s project website.
CENTRAL CAMPUS
South Forest Avenue Closure (April 17-May 3)
Expected to begin early in the morning on Wednesday, April 17, South Forest Avenue will be closed between Hill and Willard Streets for utility work associated with private development. Northbound S. Forest Traffic will be detoured west to Church, north on Church, and east on Willard back to S. Forest. Southbound S. Forest traffic will be detoured west on Willard, south on Church, and east on Hill back to S. Forest. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the west side of S. Forest Avenue. Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
For additional information, please contact Nichole Woodward at the City at 734.794.6000×43909 or nxwoodward@a2gov.org.
Hill and South State Street Intersection Restrictions (April 20-May 18)
Expected to begin on Saturday, April 20, and last through Saturday, May 18, the east side of the Hill and South State Street intersection will be closed for ongoing work associated with the State and Hill Streets Improvements Projects. Southbound State Street traffic will be able to continue to move through the intersection; however, southbound State Street will not be accessible from Hill and eastbound Hill Street will not be accessible from southbound State Street. Eastbound Hill Street traffic will be detoured north on South Main Street, east on East William, south on South State, east on South University and south on East University back to Hill. Westbound Hill Street traffic will be detoured north on Church Street, west on South University, north on South State, west on East William and south on South Main back to Hill.
For additional information, please contact Theresa Bridges, project manager, at tbridges@a2gov.org or 734.794.6410×43672.
Hill Street Road and Lane Closures (March 4-Mid August)
Expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and last through mid August, a series of phased, road and lane closures on Hill Street between South Fifth Avenue and Church Street will be in place for a number of utility and roadway improvements. Bike lane detours will be posted on S. State and on Packard. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the sidewalks with detours posted as necessary during sidewalk replacement.
- Mid March through Mid June: Hill Street will be closed in both directions between South Fifth Avenue and South State Street. Northbound S. State lanes will be closed at the Packard Intersection. The southbound S. State vehicle lane will shift to the east side of the street between Hill and Packard. The Packard/Hill and South Division/Hill intersections will also be closed. The following detours will be in place:
- Westbound Hill: North on Church, west on S. university, north on S. State, west on William and south on S. Main back to Hill
- Eastbound Hill: North on Main, east on William, and south on S. State back to Hill
- Northbound South State: West on Hoover, north on Main, and east on William back to S. State
- Northbound Packard: West on Stadium and north on Main back to Packard
- Southbound Packard: South on Main and east on Stadium back to Packard
- Mid June through Mid August: Alternating lane closures on Hill Street between South Fifth Avenue and Church will be in place. Additional information regarding timing and impacts will be shared in future updates as it becomes available from the City.
Click here for U-M LTP information about bus routes and stops affected as well as key recommendations.
For additional information about this project as it evolves, please contact Theresa Bridges, City of Ann Arbor project manager, at tbridges@a2gov.org or 734.794.6410 ext. 43672. You can also visit the City’s project website.
CENTRAL AND ROSS ATHLETIC CAMPUSES
Expected to begin very early in the morning on Sunday, April 21, and be finished by later morning, the following roads will be closed for the Big House 5K race:
- State Street from Dewey to Monroe
- Monroe from State to Tappan
- Tappan from Monroe to South University
- South University from Tappan to Church
- Church from South University to Geddes
- Geddes from Church to North University and Fletcher
- Fletcher from North University to Washington
- Washington from Fletcher to Thayer
- Thayer from Washington to North University
- North University form Thayer to State Street
- Madison from State Street to Division
- Division from Madison to Hoover
- Hoover from Division to Greene and Keech (finish is inside Michigan Stadium)
For additional information, please contact Debra Williams at the City at 734.794.6000×42198 or dewilliams@a2gov.org.
DOWNTOWN
Main, Liberty and Washington Street Closures (through October)
The following streets are expected to be closed between 4 p.m. on Thursday and 6 a.m. Mondays for restaurant and retail use:
- Main Street from Washington to William
- Liberty from Main to Fourth
West Washington Street from Ashley to Main will be closed 24 hours a day 7 days a week through October.
For additional information, please contact Debra Williams at the City at 734.794.6000×42198 or dewilliams@a2gov.org.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
CENTRAL CAMPUS
East Madison Street Closure (April 17-19)
Expected to begin early in the morning on Wednesday, April 17, and last through Friday, April 19, East Madison Street will be closed in both directions to through traffic between South Fifth Avenue and South Division Street for utility work associated with the New Michigan Marching Band Practice Field. Additionally, the intersection of E. Madison and S. Fifth will be closed. Westbound traffic on E. Madison will be detoured northwest on Packard and south on Main Street back to E. Madison. E. Madison between S. Fifth and S. Division will be temporarily converted to a two-way street for local traffic only. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained along the north side of E. Madison. Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the detour route.
For additional information, contact Michael Cipriano at 512.732.1000 or mcipriano@americancampus.com. You may also contact Sean Havera, senior project manager at Christman Company, at 313.410.6488 or sean.havera@christmanco.com.
East Madison Street and South Fifth Avenue Road Closures (January 22-late June)
Currently underway and expected to last into early May, East Madison Street, between South Main Street and South Division Street, and South Fifth Avenue, between Packard and Hill Streets, will be closed in both directions to through traffic for utility work associated with the New Michigan Marching Band Practice Field. The following detours will be in place:
- Westbound E. Madison: Northwest on Packard and south on S. Main back to E. Madison
- Eastbound W. Madison: North on S. Main and southeast on Packard back to E. Madison
- Southbound S. Fifth: Northwest on Packard and south on S. Main back to Hill
Access to parking lots M40 and W32 will continue to be maintained via Hill Street and S. Fifth Avenue. Access to the Madison Building will continue to be maintained from the north via Packard and S. Fourth. Access to the Perry Building will be maintained from the east via Packard and E. Madison. Parking on the east side of S. Fifth will be closed and pedestrian traffic will be maintained along the north side of E. Madison.
S. Fifth between Packard and E. Madison will be temporarily converted to a two-way street for local traffic only; a temporary signal will be in place on northbound S. Fifth at Packard. Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the detour route.
For more information, contact Michael Cipriano, American Campus Communities, at 512-732-1000 or mcipriano@americancampus.
UPDATE: Washtenaw Avenue and East Huron Street Lane and Sidewalk Closures (Through November 2024)
Lane closures on Washtenaw Avenue/East Huron Street between Palmer Drive and North Ingalls Street are currently in place for work associated with the New Building for the College of Pharmacy. One lane of north/westbound traffic will be maintained at all times on Washtenaw/East Huron and the left turn from Washtenaw onto Palmer Drive, the right turn from Huron onto Glen Avenue and the left turn from Huron onto Fletcher Street will be maintained. Eastbound lane closures will also be in place on East Huron Street on either side of Fletcher to accommodate westbound Huron traffic; one through lane of traffic will be maintained.
Additionally, the northern sidewalk adjacent to East Huron Street will be closed between Ingalls and Glen Avenue; pedestrian detours will be posted in the field.
Intermittent Sidewalk Closure at School of Social Work (Through July 2024)
Currently in place, and anticipated to remain through July 2024, the School of Social Work’s western sidewalk will be closed intermittently between South University Avenue and the Marsal Family School of Education for utility work. North- and southbound pedestrian detours can be made from either Tappan or East University Avenue. Signage for the detours will be posted in the field.