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Ann Arbor still waiting on new South Main Street light as football season approaches
Read full article: Ann Arbor still waiting on new South Main Street light as football season approachesA wooden pole and span wire signal has been erected for interim use at the intersection of South Main Steet and Scio Church Road.
Residents clear storm debris as more severe weather looms
Read full article: Residents clear storm debris as more severe weather loomsFollowing violent storms blamed for killing at least three people, Southerners cleared fallen trees from roadways and began cleaning up debris from homes and buildings smashed by suspected tornadoes as forecasters warned more violent weather was likely on the way.
See which roads will be closed during today’s Wolverines home game
Read full article: See which roads will be closed during today’s Wolverines home gameOn Saturday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will be closed due to an evening football game at the Big House and a morning ceremony in honor of 9/11.
Retired firefighter, daughter save man from fire in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Retired firefighter, daughter save man from fire in Ann ArborFormer Farmington Hills firefighter Michael Harvey and his daughter Rachel, were among a handful of good Samaritans springing into action when they noticed an Ann Arbor home going up in flames Saturday night.
Ann Arbor Fire Department responds to Saturday night house fire
Read full article: Ann Arbor Fire Department responds to Saturday night house fireAt 8:02 p.m. on Saturday, firefighters received multiple calls about a fire at a two-story structure located on South Main Street, north of Pauline Boulevard.
Football game, 9/11 ceremony to close streets in downtown Ann Arbor Saturday
Read full article: Football game, 9/11 ceremony to close streets in downtown Ann Arbor SaturdayOn Saturday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will be closed due to an evening football game at the Big House and a morning ceremony in honor of 9/11.
City of Ann Arbor: Sanitary sewage flows onto S. Main Street for second time during relining project
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor: Sanitary sewage flows onto S. Main Street for second time during relining projectANN ARBOR – An estimated 50 gallons of sanitary sewage was released onto South Main Street on Wednesday morning after a contractor’s attempt to divert the sanitary sewer flow failed. This is the second incident to occur at the same site since Feb. 22, when an estimated 10,000 gallons of sewage was released onto South Main Street as a result of a failure during an ongoing sanitary sewer relining project. “The pipe was diverting sanitary sewer flow while the contractor cleaned the sanitary sewer main in advance of lining the pipe,” reads a news release. The contractor will be charged with all costs to the city related to the incident. The city of Ann Arbor notified the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy of the incident, in accordance with protocols.
City of Ann Arbor: All lanes of South Main Street between Madison, Packard closed
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor: All lanes of South Main Street between Madison, Packard closedANN 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.
South Main Street in Ann Arbor to close Thursday for crane work
Read full article: South Main Street in Ann Arbor to close Thursday for crane workANN ARBOR – The city will be closing both directions of South Main Street between East William Street and Packard Street on Thursday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to facilitate crane work. The city has posted this detour map so drivers are aware of what to expect. The closure will only affect a one-block stretch of road, but with Main Street being a major thoroughfare, the detours may slightly slow your commute. Access will be maintained for local businesses at all times during the construction work while pedestrians will also be detoured along the same route as vehicles. Emergency vehicles are also advised to take the posted detour below:
Construction on Packard to shift traffic in downtown Ann Arbor next week
Read full article: Construction on Packard to shift traffic in downtown Ann Arbor next weekANN ARBOR, Mich. – If you are planning to use Packard Street when heading downtown next week, expect a detour. On Monday, Jan. 11, traffic on Packard Street between South Fourth Avenue and South Main Street will be detoured to make room for utility work on the west side of the road. Westbound drivers will be detoured north on South Fourth Avenue, west on East William Street and then onto South Main Street, according to a notice on the city of Ann Arbor traffic website. During the closure, pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the south side of Packard Street but emergency vehicles must follow the posted detour. Want to see more Ann Arbor traffic?
More downtown road closures to hit Ann Arbor Monday
Read full article: More downtown road closures to hit Ann Arbor MondayANN ARBOR, Mich. – Two streets in downtown Ann Arbor will be closed on Monday, complicating your commute and rerouting traffic. Detoured Northbound traffic will go east onto Packard Street, north on South Fourth Avenue, west on East William Street and return to South Main Street. Businesses will still be accessible, according to a city of Ann Arbor notice. Local traffic will have access to the area but will be detoured, according to the notice from the city of Ann Arbor. Want to see more Ann Arbor traffic?
New Ann Arbor roads closures to start Monday
Read full article: New Ann Arbor roads closures to start MondayANN ARBOR, Mich. – Expect delays next Monday when two new road closures in downtown Ann Arbor begin. Northwest-bound traffic will use Maiden Lane to access Broadway Street, Plymouth Road or Moore Street. At 9 a.m. the same day, East William Street between South Main Street and South Fourth Avenue will close for ten days for road work. Eastbound traffic on West William Street will be detoured to South Main Street, Packard Street, South Fourth Avenue and onto East William Street. Traffic coming in the opposite direction will do the reverse by detouring to South Fourth Avenue, Packard Street, South Main Street and then to West William 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.
Street closures, parking restrictions to know about ahead of LaLiga-Serie A Cup game on Saturday
Read full article: Street closures, parking restrictions to know about ahead of LaLiga-Serie A Cup game on SaturdayANN ARBOR - While we still have a few weeks until college football starts up again, another type of football is coming to Michigan Stadium this weekend. On Saturday at 5 p.m., FC Barcelona will face off against SSC Napoli in a friendly LaLiga-Serie A Cup game. The same protocols apply as home football game days, according to the city of Ann Arbor. Starting on Friday at 5 p.m., construction on South State Street will be suspended temporarily to open the street in both directions. Road work and closures will start up again Monday at 9 a.m.All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Ann Arbor road closures to know about for the end of July
Read full article: Ann Arbor road closures to know about for the end of JulyANN ARBOR, Mich. - With summer in full swing, road closure season is also booming throughout Ann Arbor. The intersection of Fuller Road and Fuller Court will be closed to traffic for the construction of an electrical duct bank. Fuller Court will only be accessible by the eastern intersection with Fuller Road by Glazier Way. Greene Street from Hoover Avenue to Kipke DriveToday to Aug. 30, 2019Greene Street will be closed from East Hoover Avenue to the north end of Kipke Drive. Northbound traffic on Greene Street will be rerouted to Main Street and Hill Street while southbound traffic will be detoured to Hill Street and Main Street.