ANN ARBOR – UPDATE: All lanes of this area of S. Main Street have reopened. Read: City of Ann Arbor: Sanitary sewer overflow caused South Main Street shutdown on MondayIf you’re heading out of the house any time soon, avoid South Main Street. Currently all lanes are closed between Madison and Packard as crews work to repair a sanitary sewer line, according to an update from the city of Ann Arbor. It is unclear at this time when the work will be completed, but we will update this story when the issue is resolved. For more information about road and lane closures in Ann Arbor, including a real time map of the city’s streets and highways, click here.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. A sewage overflow in downtown Ann Arbor on Thursday afternoon was caused by a blockage, according to the City of Ann Arbor. The overflow, located near the intersection of Miller Avenue and Chaplin Street, resulted in an estimated 250 gallons of sanitary sewage leaving an 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe through a manhole cover. The sewage moved down the gutter into a storm drain and ended up reaching Allen Creek. An investigation by City of Ann Arbor Public Works found that the blockage was the result of roots and rocks in the pipe, which were removed by work crews. According to protocol, city staff has notified the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. According to the city of Ann Arbor, a sewage overflow occurred on Friday, July 10, after a 42-inch sanitary sewer line was broken during renovations. An estimated 9,000 gallons of sanitary sewage left a pipe undergoing renovations by a city contractor. The sewage was contained in a pit created for the renovations and then re-entered the sanitary system by a newly constructed 30-inch sewer line. None of the sewage escaped the project site, located at Fuller and Glen Court. According to protocol, city staff has notified the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.