Articles tagged: Washtenaw county road commission

One of Washtenaw County's most dangerous intersections to get $65K safety upgrade

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Posted: Jun 16, 2013

One of the most dangerous intersections in Washtenaw County, at Carpenter and Packard roads, will get a $65,000 safety upgrade, beginning Monday. Read more »

Roundabout construction to close Superior Township intersection Monday for the summer

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Posted: Jun 15, 2013

The intersection of Geddes and Ridge roads in Superior Township will be closed to drivers this summer as the four-way stop is converted in to a single-lane roundabout. Read more »

By the numbers: Yearly traffic counts at intersection of State and Ellsworth

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Posted: Jun 03, 2013

Work began Monday on a $2.4 million project at the intersection of State and Ellsworth roads in Pittsfield Township to convert the traffic signal-controlled intersection into a two-lane roundabout. Read more »

Roundabout construction starts Monday at State and Ellsworth intersection

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Posted: Jun 02, 2013

Say goodbye to the stoplight at the intersection of State and Ellsworth roads in Pittsfield Township. Read more »

Road Commission to host Wednesday meeting on roundabout construction at State and Ellsworth

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Posted: May 14, 2013

The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be hosting a meeting Wednesday afternoon to inform residents, business owners and commuters of the construction schedule for a new roundabout at South State and Ellsworth roads in Pittsfield Township. Read more »

with video: Residents frustrated with lack of solutions for pothole-ridden North Territorial Road

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Posted: May 13, 2013

Frustrated with the bone-jarring condition of North Territorial Road, residents who live along the busy country thoroughfare have taken matters in to their own hands. Read more »

3-month-long construction project begins on Rawsonville intersection on eastern Washtenaw border

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Posted: May 08, 2013

Construction began Wednesday at the intersection of Rawsonville and Martz roads on the eastern border of Washtenaw County that will affect traffic for the next three months. Read more »

Road Commission says two new disaster warning sirens in Dexter Township need to relocate

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Posted: Apr 21, 2013

A "breakdown of communication" between the Washtenaw County Road Commission, Dexter Township officials and a contracting company means two new disaster warning sirens installed in December must be re-located. Read more »

13 primary routes that will be paved in $3.5M county road program this year

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Posted: Apr 20, 2013

Thirteen local roads will be paved this year through the Washtenaw County Road Commission's 2013 preventative maintenance program. Read more »

Ford Boulevard bridge to close Wednesday for 5-month-long rebuild

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Posted: Apr 16, 2013

Drivers that travel the Ford Boulevard bridge over East Michigan Avenue regularly as a part of their commute through Ypsilanti Township will be detoured beginning Wednesday as the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be closing the road for five months. Read more »

Washtenaw road commission: Snyder's funding proposal could fix the 'worst roads in the county'

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Posted: Apr 08, 2013

Encouraged by new talks between Gov. Rick Snyder and the legislature as they work to find a viable way to increase funding for road repairs in Michigan, the Washtenaw County Road Commission has drafted a list of road and bridge projects they could complete if given more money under the governor's plan. Read more »

Traffic signals at busy Washtenaw Avenue intersections to get sync upgrade

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Posted: Apr 03, 2013

The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be taking a more active role in managing traffic congestion on Washtenaw Avenue from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti in the near future. Read more »

Ypsilanti, Lima townships commit to local road improvement projects

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Posted: Apr 02, 2013

A number of local roads in Ypsilanti and Lima townships will see construction this year after the Washtenaw County Road Commission approved work agreements Tuesday. Read more »

Washtenaw County Road Commission to expand traffic surveillance

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Posted: Apr 02, 2013

The Washtenaw County Road Commission will vote Tuesday on a project to add wireless broadband interconnections and traffic surveillance cameras to traffic signals in Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, Ann Arbor Township and Pittsfield Township. Read more »

Roundabout coming to intersection in northeastern Washtenaw County

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Posted: Apr 01, 2013

The Washtenaw County Road Commission is considering converting the intersection of Pontiac Trail and Seven Mile Road in northeastern Washtenaw County to a roundabout because of traffic problems that arise during rush hour. Read more »