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WATCH: Videos show alleged break in at apartments on Ann Arbor’s Main Street
Read full article: WATCH: Videos show alleged break in at apartments on Ann Arbor’s Main StreetIn surveillance footage shared by residents in the apartments, the men can be seen walking along the alley adjacent to the building.
Canton girl charged with assault for throwing father off hood of moving car, officials say
Read full article: Canton girl charged with assault for throwing father off hood of moving car, officials sayA Canton Township girl has been charged with assault after she threw her father off the hood of a moving vehicle during an argument, according to police.
Road improvements to close several Ann Arbor streets through May
Read full article: Road improvements to close several Ann Arbor streets through MayANN ARBOR, Mich. – Drivers in downtown Ann Arbor will have to find alternative routes as scheduled road work around North and South Ashley streets will close several streets over the next few months. Ashley Street from Liberty to Huron: March 8 to May 31On Monday, South Ashley Street was reduced to one lane from just south of Liberty Street to Huron Street. Ashley Street at Washington Street: March 8 to March 20Both Ashley and Washington streets leading up to the Ashley and Washington intersection are closed, according to the city. Westbound traffic will travel south on First Street, west on North Street and then south on First Street. Ashley Street from Liberty to Washington: March 11 to March 20AdBeginning at 7 a.m. on March 11, Ashley Street will close from Liberty to Washington Street.
Section of Liberty Street to close in Ann Arbor Thursday through Saturday
Read full article: Section of Liberty Street to close in Ann Arbor Thursday through SaturdayANN ARBOR – If you’re driving in the downtown area, you’ll want to avoid the intersection of Liberty and First streets for the next couple of days. Liberty Street will be near the intersection of First Street starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday for road paving. Cars traveling on Liberty westbound will be detoured south onto Main Street, west onto William Street and north onto Second Street and then back onto Liberty. Cars traveling eastbound will be detoured south onto Second Street, east onto William Street, north onto Ashley Street and then back onto Liberty. Traffic between First and Main streets, Second and First streets and pedestrian traffic on one side of the street will be maintained.
Ann Arbor City Council extends downtown street closures through November
Read full article: Ann Arbor City Council extends downtown street closures through NovemberANN ARBOR – City Council unanimously approved on Monday night the extension of downtown street closures for businesses to continue operating outdoors through Nov. 30. The closures were originally set to end on Nov. 1. The closures include:Main Street from William Street to Liberty StreetMain Street from Liberty Street to Washington StreetWashington Street from South Ashley to Main StreetMaynard Street from East Liberty Street to East William Street (seven days a week)East Liberty Street from Thompson Street to South State StreetSouth State Street from East Washington Street to East William StreetClosures will continue to be in effect from 2 p.m. on Fridays through 8 p.m. on Sundays. The Maynard Street closure will move to a weekend-only closure on Nov. 2. Ramlawi said city administrator Tom Crawford can end the closures at any time if they are deemed unsafe due to weather events.
Road closures in Ann Arbor to start Saturday
Read full article: Road closures in Ann Arbor to start SaturdayANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ann Arbor drivers can expect extra congestion in the downtown area for the next week starting on Saturday. According to the City of Ann Arbor, a portion of Miller Avenue will be closed all day this Saturday. Liberty Street at First Street:Thursday, Oct. 22–Saturday, Oct. 24Beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Liberty Street will be closed leading up to the intersection of First Street for road paving. Vehicles traveling westbound on Liberty Street will be detoured south on Main Street, west on William Street, then north on Second Street back to Liberty Street. Want to see more Ann Arbor traffic?
Construction projects to impact Ann Arbor traffic this week
Read full article: Construction projects to impact Ann Arbor traffic this weekThree new road construction projects will impact traffic downtown and on the east side of Ann Arbor starting Monday. Below is the city of Ann Arbor announcement:Glazier Way between Huron Parkway and Green Road, Green Road between Glazier Way and Plymouth Road:Monday, Sept. 14 – Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. The contractor will maintain westbound Glazier Way traffic. The contractor will maintain southbound Green Road traffic. Vehicles traveling westbound on Liberty Street will be detoured south on Main Street, west on William Street, then north on Second Street back to Liberty Street.
Two more road closures to start this week in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Two more road closures to start this week in Ann ArborANN ARBOR, Mich. Beginning Wednesday, two road closures will join the list of construction and traffic projects impacting traffic flow around downtown Ann Arbor. Below is the city of Ann Arbor announcement:South Fifth Avenue at John StreetWednesday, Sept. 9Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Southbound Fifth Avenue traffic will be detoured west on Madison Street, south on Main Street, and east on Hill Street back to Fifth Avenue. Northbound Fifth Avenue traffic will be detoured west on Hill Street, north on South Main Street, and east on East Madison Street to South Fifth Avenue. Westbound vehicle traffic on Washington Street traveling towards First Street will be detoured southbound on Main Street, westbound on Liberty Street, then northbound on Third Street back to Washington Street.
New traffic closures to start in Ann Arbor
Read full article: New traffic closures to start in Ann ArborANN ARBOR If you are headed into downtown Ann Arbor on Thursday, you might want to reconsider your route. Westbound traffic will be detoured southbound on Main Street to westbound on Liberty Street to northbound on Third Street to Washington. Eastbound traffic will be detoured southbound on Third Street to eastbound on Liberty Street to northbound on Ashley Street to Washington Street. Northbound traffic will be detoured to eastbound Pauline Boulevard, then northbound West Stadium Boulevard, then westbound West Liberty Street, back to South Maple Road. Southbound South Maple Road traffic will be detoured to eastbound West Liberty Street, then southbound West Stadium Boulevard, then westbound Pauline Boulevard, back to South Maple Road.
New road closure this week in downtown Ann Arbor
Read full article: New road closure this week in downtown Ann ArborANN ARBOR, Mich. Its road work season and there is a new road closure to be aware of. Below is the city of Ann Arbor announcement:East Washington between South Main and South Fourth AvenueTuesday, July 14-Thursday, July 16Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, East Washington between South Main and South Fourth Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic for crane work. Eastbound Washington Street traffic will be detoured south on Main Street, east on Liberty Street, north on Fourth Avenue and back to Washington. Westbound traffic will be detoured south on Fourth Avenue, west on Liberty Street, north on Main Street and back to Washington. The parking structure at the corner of Washington and Fourth Avenue will be open to vehicle traffic at all times via the entrance on Washington Street.
Downtown Ann Arbor street closures to begin Friday
Read full article: Downtown Ann Arbor street closures to begin FridayANN ARBOR Starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, several streets in the downtown area will be closing to cars to allow for expanded shopping and patio services for bars, restaurants and retail businesses. Ann Arbor City Council recently approved the closures to help businesses facilitate safer physical distancing practices during the health crisis. The street closures will last until 8 p.m. on Sunday and will be put into place every weekend until Aug. 23. The closures include:Main Street from William Street to Liberty StreetMain Street from Liberty Street to Washington StreetWashington Street from South Ashley to Main StreetMaynard Street from East Liberty Street to East William Street (closure is seven days a week)East Liberty Street from Thompson Street to South State StreetSouth State Street from East Washington Street to East William StreetClosures to begin on Friday, June 19 include:Church Street from South University to Willard StreetDetroit Street from East Kingsley Avenue to North Fifth AvenueForest Street alley Like what youre reading? Sign up for our email newsletter here!
'I hope my work makes you smile:' Ceramic artist sets up ahead of Ann Arbor Art Fair
Read full article: 'I hope my work makes you smile:' Ceramic artist sets up ahead of Ann Arbor Art FairANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair kicks off Thursday and ends Sunday. The four-day event aims to transform Ann Arbor into an outdoor gallery featuring more than 1,000 artists. The downtown section is on Main Street from William to Huron and Liberty Street from Ashley to Fifth Avenue. She said she has been making art her entire life. To learn more about the art fair, click here.