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.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
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CITY OF ANN ARBOR
Medical Center Campus
Traffic changes – Ann Street and Zina Pitcher (Ongoing [June 2] – August 3)
Starting June 2 and continuing through August, traffic changes will take place for both the Zina Pitcher Project and the DTE Energy (Gas) projects. The following detours will be in place:
- The Zina Pitcher Place – Ann Street intersection will be opened to the flow of traffic. Ann Street will support two-way traffic.
- Zina Pitcher Place from Ann Street to Catherine will be open with one northbound lane.
- Catherine Street from Glen Avenue to Zina Pitcher will be converted back to one-way traffic moving westbound. Only one lane will be open.
- Zina Pitcher traffic will be detoured using Ann Street, Observatory Street, Geddes Avenue, Washtenaw Avenue, Huron Street, and Glen Avenue.
- Vehicles traveling north on Washtenaw Avenue, intending to go north on Zina Pitcher, will be detoured west on Huron Street, then north on Glen Avenue, then east on Ann Street to the Zina Pitcher intersection.
- Vehicles traveling east on Huron Street, intending to go north on Zina Pitcher, will be detoured south on Washtenaw Avenue, then east on Geddes Avenue, then north on Observatory Street, then west on Ann Street to the Zina Pitcher intersection.
- Sidewalk closures will occur to provide space for work and to protect the safety of the public. Detours will be posted when a sidewalk closure occurs.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detours.
- June 2 – June 27:
- The intersection of Ann Street at Zina Pitcher will be open to east–west traffic with stop signs.
- One lane of Zina Pitcher north of Ann Street will be open to traffic, as well as one to two lanes for westbound Catherine Street to Glen.
- June 3 – June 6, DTE Energy (Gas) under a separate project:
- Eastbound Ann Street will be closed between the Kahn Family Health Pavilion and the Cardiovascular Center (Observatory roundabout) for up to three days starting Wednesday, June 3.
- Please follow posted signs for detour routes provided by the project contractor, should you be traveling eastbound on Ann Street east of Glen Street.
Contact: Mark McCulloch, Sr. Project Manager, Wade Trim, 734.947.2698 | mmcculloch@wadetrim.com
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Road closure change – Zina Pitcher Place and Catherine Street (Ongoing [June 29] – August 1)
Beginning June 29, and anticipated through August 1, Zina Pitcher Place and Catherine Street will change access. The following detours will be in place:
- One lane of Zina Pitcher north of Ann Street will be open to traffic, as well as one to two lanes for westbound Catherine Street to Glen.
Road closure – West Medical Center Drive entrance at Catherine Street (July 7, 10, 11)
Ongoing work at West Medical Center Drive will keep the entrance at Catherine Street closed until July 2, and again on July 7, 10, and 11. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Contact: Mark McCulloch, Sr. Project Manager, Wade Trim, 734.947.2698 | mmcculloch@wadetrim.com
Erik Rehkopf, Wade Trim Construction Engineer, 231.580.9663 | erehkopf@wadetrim.com
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Central Campus and Downtown Ann Arbor
Multiple Road closures for Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 13-19)
Segments of the following roads are anticipated to be closed beginning Tuesday morning, July 13, and lasting until very early in the morning on Sunday, July 19 for the Ann Arbor Art Fair. Please see the attached map for the extent of the closures.
- South Main Street between William Street and Huron Street
- East Liberty Avenue between Ashley Street and State Street
- Thompson Street between Liberty Street and Thompson Street
- Maynard Street from Liberty Street to a half block south of William Street
- West William Street from Main Street to State Street
- South State Street from Madison Street to Washington Street
- North University Avenue from State Street to Fletcher Street
- East Washington Street open for traffic only from State Street to Fletcher Street
- South University Avenue from State Street to Church Street
- Church Street from Willard to South University Avenue
Enhanced safety measures, including additional barriers, will be in place throughout the Art Fair, and sidewalk traffic changes will affect pedestrian routes. Please refer to the University Record article What to expect around campus during the Ann Arbor Art Fair for additional information. Please contact Marissa Oprisiu at mkillia@umich.edu if you have specific questions.
Contact: Debra Williams, Operations and Special Events Manager, 734.794.6000 x42198 | dewilliams@a2gov.org
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Street closures – Multiple Downtown Summer/Healthy Street (Ongoing [June 4] – Monday, September 28)
Starting Thursday, June 4, through Monday, September 28, the Ann Arbor Summer/Healthy Street closures will take place. The following streets will be closed:
- South Main Street between East Washington and William Street: 6 a.m. Thursday through 6 a.m. Monday, weekly. This includes the closure on South Main Street from William Street and Liberty Street, Wednesday, June 17, 5 p.m., through Friday, June 19, 6 a.m., for the Event on Main. (yellow on map)
- East Washington Between South Main Street and Ashley: 2 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday, weekly. (orange on map)
- Liberty Street between South Fourth Avenue and the alley to the west of Fourth: Closed all week. (red on map)
Contact: Debra Williams, Operations and Special Events Manager, 734.794.6000 | dewilliams@a2gov.org
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Road closure of South Division Street between Hill Street and Hoover Avenue. (Ongoing [May 20] – Friday, July 8, 5:00 PM).
Beginning Wednesday, May 20, through 5:00 PM Friday, July 8, the U-M South Fifth Housing and Dining Project will be paving South Division Street between Hill Street and Hoover Avenue to install a protected cycle track. The following detours will be in place:
- Southbound vehicle and cycle traffic on South Division Street will be detoured west onto Hill Street, south onto South Main Street, and back east onto East Hoover Avenue.
- Northbound vehicle and cycle traffic on South Division Street will be detoured west onto East Hoover Avenue, north onto South Main Street, east onto Hill Street, and north back to South Division Street.
- Benjamin Street between South Division Street and Sybil Street will remain accessible to local traffic only at Sybil Street.
- Sidewalk on the east side of South Division Street will remain accessible.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
Contact:
Anne Litch, Project Manager, 734.794.6410 ext. 43642 | alitch@a2gov.org
Sean Havera, Project Manager, 313.410.6488 | sean.havera@christmanco.com
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Full Closure of Packard Street between Division Street and Hill Street and Hill Street and State Street (Anticipated May 20 – Mid-July)
Anticipated to begin Wednesday, May 20, and lasting until mid-July, Packard Street will be closed between Division Street and Hill Street and Hill Street and State Street. This closure is to accommodate the installation of a new water main, pavement removal and replacement, associated sidewalk, and sidewalk ramps on Packard Street. The following detours will be in place:
- Packard Street will be closed between Division Street and Hill Street and between Hill Street and State Street; Hill Street east and west bounds will be kept open through Packard Street.
- Northbound vehicles traveling on Packard Street will detour north on State Street, then west on E. William Street, then south on S. 5th Avenue.
- Southbound vehicles traveling on Packard Street will detour south on S. 5th Avenue to Hill Street, then east on Hill Street.
- Temporary two-way traffic will be implemented on Division Street between Packard Street and John Street and between Packard Street and E. Jefferson Street.
- Temporary two-way traffic will be implemented on E. Madison Street between S. 5th Avenue and S Division Street.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour; however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.
City Contact:
Chris Wall, City of Ann Arbor Project Manager, 734.947.2607 | cwall@a2gov.org
Wade Trim Contacts:
Andy Kaspor, Construction Project Manager, 313.445.3744 | akaspor@wadetrim.com
Chris Brinks, Construction Engineer, 734.947.2788 | cbrinks@wadetrim.com
Marie Wyman, Field Inspector, 216.338.4225 | mwyman@wadetrim.com
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Closure of S. State Street between Packard and Arch Street, (Ongoing [May 11] – Wednesday, July 15)
Beginning Monday, May 11, and lasting until Wednesday, July 15, South State Street will be closed for Findorff to construct new traffic signals and restore the roadway at the intersection of S. State Street and E. Hoover Ave. The following detours will be in place:
- Vehicle traffic and pedestrians will be diverted in two phases
- 5/11-6/12 – Greene Street Detour
- 6/13-7/15 – S Division Street Detour
- Northbound S. State Street vehicles will be detoured east on Stimson Street, then north on S. Industrial Highway, then east on E. Stadium Boulevard, then north on Packard Street back to S. State Street.
- Southbound S. State Street vehicles will be detoured south on Packard Street, then west on E. Stadium Boulevard, then south on S. Industrial Highway, then west on Stimson Street back to S. State Street.
- Eastbound E. Hoover Avenue vehicles will be detoured north on S. Division Street, then east on Hill Street back to S. State Street.
- Northbound S. State Street bicycles will be detoured east on Granger Avenue, then north on Packard Street back to S. State Street.
- Southbound S. State Street bicycles will be detoured south on Packard Street, then west on Granger Avenue back to S. State Street.
- Eastbound E. Hoover Avenue bicycles will be detoured north on S. Division Street, then east on Hill Street back to S. State Street.
- Pedestrian traffic will detour west on E. Hoover Avenue, then cross at the intersection of Sybil Street and E. Hoover Avenue back to S. State Street.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
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Full closure of Fourth Avenue between East William Street up to and including East Liberty Street (Ongoing [May 4] – Thursday, November 5)
Beginning Monday, May 4 at 5:00 PM and lasting until Thursday, November 5, Fourth Avenue will be closed between East William up to and including East Liberty Street for complete reconstruction, including the installation of new water main, street lighting, storm sewer, and stormwater storage, the replacement of roadway pavements and pedestrian sidewalks, accessible pedestrian signals, installation of new bus shelters, and pavement marking and signage improvements. The following detours will be in place:
- The intersection of Fourth Avenue and East Liberty Street will be reopened from July 10 to July 26 for special events.
- The intersection of East William Street will remain open to vehicular traffic, but northbound turns onto Fourth Avenue will be restricted. There will be a period when cyclists using the William Street bikeway will be shifted slightly into a closed vehicular lane. After July 20, a temporary, short-term closure of the bikeway will occur with a detour provided for both directions via shared lanes along East William Street between South Main Street and South Fifth Avenue.
- The Fourth and William Parking Garage will be accessible from William Street only. Pedestrian access from the Fourth Avenue entrance to Liberty will remain open, except for when the sidewalk is being replaced.
- Local pedestrian access will be maintained to all businesses in the area.
- The Blake Transit Center will be temporarily closed for the duration of the project. Information regarding impacts to bus routes and stop locations can be found on TheRide’s website: https://www.theride.org/btc
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Ross Athletic Campus
Lane closures on South Main Street between Scio Church Road and West Stadium Boulevard (Ongoing [May 14] – Wednesday, August 29)
Beginning Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 AM and lasting until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 29, South Main Street will be closed between Scio Church Road and West Stadium Boulevard. This closure is to accommodate the construction of a sidewalk and retaining wall along the east side of South Main Street. The following detours will be in place:
- Northbound lanes on South Main Street will experience a lane shift between Ann Arbor-Saline Road and Scio Church Road. Northbound lanes on South Main Street between Scio Church Road and West Stadium Boulevard will be reduced to one lane.
- Southbound lanes on South Main Street will experience a lane shift north of West Stadium Boulevard. Southbound lanes on South Main Street between West Stadium Boulevard and Scio Church Road will be reduced to one lane.
- Turn lane on South Main Street between Scio Church Road and West Stadium Boulevard will be maintained throughout construction.
City Contact:
Chris Wall, City of Ann Arbor Project Manager, cwall@a2gov.org, 734.947.2607
Construction Contact:
Chris Brinks, Wade Trim Construction Engineer, cbrinks@wadetrim.com, 734.355.8978 Bob Allor, Wade Trim Field Inspector, rallor@wadetrim.com, 734.239.3223
Vaughn Martin, Wade Trim Construction Project Manager, vmartin@wadetrim.com, 734.947.2690
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Additional information regarding U-M and Ann Arbor road closures, as well as AAATA and U-M bus detours, can be found here:
