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Hereโs which downtown Ann Arbor roads will be closed for special events this week
Read full article: Hereโs which downtown Ann Arbor roads will be closed for special events this weekFive special events are slated to take place in downtown Tree Town resulting in several road closures over the course of the next seven days.
Monroe business targeted with bomb threat, rock through window, firebombing, police say
Read full article: Monroe business targeted with bomb threat, rock through window, firebombing, police sayA Monroe business received a bomb threat, had a rock thrown through its window and was ultimately firebombed over the course of eight days, police said.
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy hosts safe medication disposal event
Read full article: University of Michigan College of Pharmacy hosts safe medication disposal eventThe University of Michiganโs College of Pharmacy is hosting an event for people to safely dispose of unused and expired medications.
Infrastructure project to close roads in downtown Ann Arbor starting Monday
Read full article: Infrastructure project to close roads in downtown Ann Arbor starting MondayConstruction in lanes, alleys and sidewalks will start Monday as part of an infrastructure improvement project by the City of Ann Arbor Information Technology department.
Wayne County child care home license suspended over safety concerns, violations
Read full article: Wayne County child care home license suspended over safety concerns, violationsLARA and the Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) have summarily suspended and issued a notice of intent to revoke the group child care home license of Shelley Macfarlane in Romulus.
Downtown Ann Arbor streets closing Thursday to make more space for businesses, pedestrians
Read full article: Downtown Ann Arbor streets closing Thursday to make more space for businesses, pedestriansANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Starting Thursday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will close to cars allowing for more outdoor dining and shopping during the spring and summer. The Downtown Ann Arbor Pedestrian Mall will provide additional space facilitating safer physical distancing practices as community members visit businesses and restaurants. The closures will run from Thursday, April 1 to August 30. This year, some streets will be closed every day of the week while other closures will only take place from 4 p.m. on Thursdays to 6 a.m. on Mondays. Hereโs which streets will close:Week-long closures:Washington Street from Ashley Street to Main StreetMaynard Street on the east side or northbound portion between Liberty to William streetsThursdays at 4 p.m. to Mondays at 6 a.m.:Main Street between William to Washington streetsEast Liberty Street from Ashley Street to Fourth AvenueLiberty Street between Maynard to State streetsState Street from Washington Street to William StreetDue to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, similar street closures first took place in the summer of 2020.
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. โ 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.
Ann Arbor City Council extends downtown street closures through November
Read full article: Ann Arbor City Council extends downtown street closures through NovemberANN ARBOR โ 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.
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!
Oxford Township bank robbed, no injuries reported
Read full article: Oxford Township bank robbed, no injuries reportedOXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a holdup that happened Friday afternoon at Oxford Bank at 60 south Washington Street in Oxford, Michigan. There were no injuries reported, police said. Check back for updates. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.