Several exciting building and renovation projects are occurring on our campus. Project teams are coordinating their construction plans in order to expedite each project while keeping the safety of faculty, staff, students, construction workers and the public a top priority.
Many of these projects impact the nearby streets, roadways and parking areas. This page is intended to inform employees, students and visitors about changes in vehicle and pedestrian traffic patterns near the construction areas. For questions about a specific project, please view the project site or call our U - M Construction Management Information line at 734 - 615 - 8440.
CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC UPDATE SUMMARY Thursday May 16 2013 (See below DETAILS Section for specifics and maps)
U-M TRAFFIC UPDATE
Central Campus
South University Avenue closed between South State Street and Tappan Street for steam tunnel replacement project
Lane reduction and sidewalk closure on eastbound North University Avenue between Fletcher Street and the east end of Chemistry Building for utility work
Parking lane closures and pedestrian detours on East Madison Street and Monroe Street for South Quad Renovation project
CITY OF ANN ARBOR TRAFFIC UPDATE
Central Campus
South Fourth Avenue closed to through traffic between East Huron Street to East Liberty Street for roadway, sidewalk and utility work
DETAILS
U-M TRAFFIC UPDATE
Central Campus
Parking lane closures and pedestrian detours on East Madison Street and Monroe Street for South Quad Renovation project
The south side parking lane and sidewalk on East Madison Street and a portion of the north side parking lane and sidewalk on Monroe Street between Thompson Street and South State Street is scheduled to be closed on Friday, May 17 for the South Quad Renovation project. The project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2014.
Lane reduction and sidewalk closure on eastbound North University Avenue between Fletcher Street and the east end of Chemistry Building for utility work
The eastbound vehicular lane of North University Avenue between Fletcher Street and the east end of the Chemistry Building is scheduled to be reduced in width to facilitate a utility upgrade project beginning the evening of Friday, May 17. Vehicles will be able to continue traveling eastbound on North University Avenue during the work. However, the sidewalk on the south side of North University Avenue will be closed in that same area. Pedestrian access will be maintained on the north side of the road. There will be no impact to AATA or U-M bus service. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of day Saturday, May 18.
South University Avenue closed between South State Street and Tappan Street for steam tunnel replacement project
South University Avenue, between South State Street and Tappan Street, is anticipated to be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, May 7 to accommodate the replacement of an existing steam tunnel. During this time, vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be detoured around the site via Tappan Street and Monroe Street. Additionally, pedestrians will be directed to utilize walks within the Diag for east/west travel. Building service and emergency traffic will be maintained to U-M facilities within the closure area at all times. In mid July, the Lawyers' Club Renovations project construction fencing is anticipated to be removed and the sidewalk on the south side of South University Avenue will re-open to pedestrian traffic. South University Avenue is scheduled to reopen to through traffic in mid August, however the sidewalk on the north side of the road will remain closed until the project is complete at the end of August 2013.
CITY OF ANN ARBOR TRAFFIC UPDATE
Central Campus
South Fourth Avenue closed to through traffic between East Huron Street to East Liberty Street for roadway, sidewalk and utility work
Beginning Tuesday, May 14 and lasting through mid July 2013, South Fourth Avenue will be closed to through traffic between East Huron Street and East Liberty Street for the installation of a stormwater management system, replacement of curb and gutter, curb ramps and sidewalk reconstruction. During this time the northbound traffic on South Fourth Avenue will be directed east on East Liberty Street, north on South Division Street and west on East Huron Street. Southbound traffic on South Fourth Avenue will be directed east on East Huron Street, south on South Fifth Avenue and west of East Liberty Street. Access to all driveways will be maintained during construction and pedestrian traffic on South Fourth Avenue will be maintained at all times.
Miller Avenue from Maple Road to Linda Vista Avenue road and sidewalk reconstruction April 8 to November 2013. A project webpage including traffic control plans, phasing, and detours will be maintained and updated weekly at http://www.a2gov.org/news/Pages/TrafficControlPlan-Miller2013-04-08.aspx.
