road work
Update on local road work projects this week
The Washtenaw County Road Commission’s abbreviated schedule for the week of Monday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 16 shows one local large project in Sylvan Township. There is a road closure of Cavanaugh Lake Road between Deerfield Court and Campolina … Read more
Old US-12 resurfacing project begins June 23
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will resurface Old US-12 between Kernwood/Fieldstone Drive and M-52 in Sylvan Township and the City of Chelsea beginning Tuesday, June 23. Old US-12 will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to … Read more
Northbound M-52 paving delayed again
(Chelsea Update would like to thank John Hanifan for the information in this story.) Because of recent weather, the MDOT northbound paving work on M-52 from Middle Street to north of Buchanan St. has been delayed again. It is now … Read more
April 23: two road projects beginning in Lima Township
On Monday April 23, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin resurfacing work on Old US-12 between Freer Road and Fletcher Road in Lima Township. Old US-12 will remain open to two-way traffic utilizing a flagging operation as needed. … Read more
Reminder: Dancer Road closure for about two weeks
Starting Tuesday, April 10, Dancer Road will be closed to all traffic under I-94 near Jackson Road in Lima Township for about two weeks so the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) can complete bridge repairs on I-94. Work will require … Read more
Dec. 12: Southbound US-23 closed near North Territorial for bridge beam setting
(I thought everyone would like a head’s up on this.) The Michigan Department of Transportation cautions drivers that southbound US-23 will be closed between North Territorial Rd and M-14 in Washtenaw County from 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, to 4 … Read more
Freer Road resurfacing project delayed until Wednesday or Thursday
The Washtenaw County Road Commission has delayed the milling and resurfacing of Freer Road between Old U.S. 12 Road and Trinkle Road in Lima Township. It is now expected to begin either Wednesday or Thursday. The road will not … Read more
Oct. 3: Freer Road resurfacing between Old U.S. 12-Trinkle Road
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will mill and then resurface Freer Road between Old U.S. 12 Road and Trinkle Road in Lima Township. The road will not be closed to traffic while work is ongoing. However, … Read more
Chelsea Street Improvement Projects to Begin Monday
Chelsea‘s planned road and sewer improvement projects are expected to get underway on Monday so give yourself some extra time getting around the construction areas.
Detour map for the Werkner Road closure on Monday
Here’s a map of the Werkner Road detour for folks who travel on this road. As reported yesterday, work is slated to begin Monday for M-52-Werkner Road roundabout project, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. … Read more
May 18: road work on Old U.S. 12 from M-52 to Freer Road
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Katie Parrish for the information in this story.) On Wednesday, May 18, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will begin resurfacing Old U.S. 12 from M-52 to Freer Road. Two-way traffic will be provided using … Read more