All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
After hearing numerous concerns from local elected officials and the affected communities during the last few weeks, the Washtenaw County Road Commission Board voted July 16 to terminate the herbicide spraying program, effective immediately. According to the press release, this … Read more
On Monday, July 1, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will conduct shoulder work on Sylvan Road between Heim Road and Old US-12 Road in Sylvan Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due … Read more
On Friday, June 28, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will be performing road repairs on Old US-12 Road at Luick Drive in Lima Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane … Read more
On Friday, June 28, 2019, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will conduct shoulder work on Parker Road between Jackson Road and Shield Road on the border of Lima and Scio Townships. The road will not be closed to traffic, … Read more
In August, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin its annual rural roadside herbicide spraying program in Webster, Dexter, Lyndon, Sylvan and Lima Townships. Specifically trained, licensed and experienced professionals will selectively apply the herbicides to specific vegetation that … Read more
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will close Parker Road between Weber Road and Pleasant Lake Road in Freedom Township on Monday, June 3 for a limestone resurfacing project. The road work is expected to take approximately two weeks. However, all … Read more
Effective today, Lehman Road over Mill Creek Tributary, between Sylvan Road and M-52 in Sharon Township has been closed due to structural deterioration. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Lehman Road over the Mill Creek Tributary between Sylvan … Read more
The Washtenaw County Road Commission turns 100 years old in 2019. Throughout the year, staff will share photos and stories about the commission. The year will end with an exhibit at the Washtenaw County Historical Society in November. Check out … Read more
On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) was expected to begin installing guardrail on Sager Road between Klinger Road and Fletcher Road in Lima Township. The road improvements will take place during the day, from approximately 8 … Read more
By Lisa Carolin As soon as the first significant snowfall arrives in the Chelsea area, keep your eyes peeled for a snow plow decorated by fifth-grade students at Chelsea’s South Meadows Elementary School. The Washtenaw County Road Commission contacted schools … Read more
On Monday, July 16, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Scio Church Road between Guenther and Steinbach roads in Lima and Freedom Townships to replace the culvert over the Haas Drain. The road will be … Read more
On Monday, June 4, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin mill and resurfacing work on Kalmbach Road between end of pavement (just south of I-94 bridge) and Cavanaugh Lake Road in Sylvan Township. The road will not be … Read more
On Monday, May 14, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Roepke Road between M-52 and Boyce Road in Lyndon Township to resurface the road with limestone. A detour will be posted for all through traffic. All property owners … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank the Washtenaw County Road Commission for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Road Commission has imposed weight restrictions on a bridge each in Lima and Sylvan townships. Old US-12 over Letts Creek … Read more