FYI:

AATA Update: Route 18: Miller – University

Road closure along Miller Ave. requires Route 18 to be on detour beginning 3/10/2010. The bus stop located on the northside of Milller Ave., immediately west of Ashley will not be served until roads are opened to through traffic.

AATA Update: Route 12A Miller-Liberty

Road closure along Miller Ave. requires Route 12A to be on detour beginning 3/10/2010. The bus stop located on the northside of Milller Ave., immediately west of Ashley will not be served until roads are opened to through traffic.

FYI:

Route 15 Construction News

Road work will begin on W. Stadium Blvd. today at noon.

Route 15 buses will be detoured using the following routing:

Regular route to intersection of Pauline/Stadium – east on Pauline – resume regular route on Seventh

The detour is effective 3/2/10 at 12pm until further notice.

Route 12A and 18 Construction News

Beginning 3/4/10, Miller Rd. will be closed to westbound traffic between First and Chapin.

As a result, westbound routes 12A and 18 will be detoured using the following routing:

Regular route to intersection of Miller/First – south on First – west on Huron – north on Seventh – resume regular route on Miller:

Detour will be effective 3/4/10 until further notice.

Information for nearest stops in service will be posted at affected stops.

If you normally use Stadium Blvd as part of your commute, you might want to watch out today.  The City reports that Stadium Boulevard east of Main Street and west of South Industrial is closed due to a water main break.

Notice of Temporary Traffic Control Plan
Traffic restriction for the demolition and removal of 1217 S. University
S. University (Church St. to S. Forest Ave.)
December 26 thru January 8th.

Location and Limits of Affected Area:
S. University between Church St. and S. Forest Ave.

Description of Construction:
Demolish and removal of building at 1217 S. University.

Temporary Construction Traffic Control Plan:
North half (westbound ) of S. University will be closed between Church St. and S. Forest Ave.

Westbound traffic will be detoured at S. Forest Ave. south to Willard St. then west on Willard to Church St. then North bound on Church St. back to S. University.

Eastbound traffic will be allowed at all times during demolition.

Pedestrian Traffic Control Plan:
Non Local Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the sidewalk on the South side of S. University between Church St. and S. Forest.

During this construction the traffic may experience brief delays within the areas influenced by this work and along the detour route itself. To maintain the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously in and around work zones.

We thank you in advance for your patience as this necessary work is completed in order to ensure the safety of all Ann Arbor citizens.

Project Contacts:

City of Ann Arbor
Robert Wagner, Civil Engineering Specialist, (734) 323-5604
David Clemons, Civil Engineering Specialist Supervisor, (734) 231-6761

Beal Properties & Beal Inc.
Stewart Beal, (734) 320-6376

FYI:

Notice of Temporary Traffic Control Plan

DDA-South Division St Water Main Improvements Project

E. LIBERY ST. (Division to Thompson)

Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, 2009

Location and Limits of Affected Area:

E. Liberty St. from S.Division Street to Thompson Steet.

Description of Construction:

Placement of water main at the intersection of S. Division St and E. Liberty Street

Temporary Construction Traffic Control Plan:

At S. 5th Ave the eastbound traffic on E. Liberty Street will be directed south on Fifth Ave., east on E. William Street , north on Thompson Street, and back on Liberty Street. The Westbound traffic on E. Liberty Street at Thompson Street will be directed south to E. William Street, west to S. Division Street and north on S. Division to E. Liberty Street.

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained at all times.

During this construction the traffic may experience brief delays within the areas influenced by this work. To maintain the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through work zones. We thank you in advance for your patience as these necessary public infrastructure improvements are completed.

Project Contacts:

City of Ann Arbor

Randy Goldhardt, Project Manager (734) 794-6410 x43644

David Clemons, Construction Supervisor, (734) 231-6761

Chris Rachwal, Project Inspector, (734) 323-7144

E.T.Mackenzie Company

John Niemiec, Project Superintendant, (734) 216-0995

A couple of construction notices and lane closure you might want to know about.  More information on these notices can be found on the City’s website here.

Wednesday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Aug. 30: Temporary Traffic Control Plan in Effect  on Division (Hill to Packard) and Madison (Fifth to Division)

Friday, Aug. 28 – Monday, Aug. 31: Temporary Traffic Control Plan in Effect  on State Street (Stimson to Oakbrook)

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, noon to 7:30 p.m. (Dancing in the streets): South Main Street closed between Huron Street and Liberty Street; Washington Street closed between South Ashley Street and South Fourth Avenue.

Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 a.m. (Oktoberfest): East Washington Street closed between South Main to the alley toward South Fourth Avenue.

FYI:
Notice of Temporary Traffic Control Plan
S. Main, S. Ashley,& Londonderry Water Main Project
Construction June 8 to July 13, 2009

Location and Limits of Affected Area:
South Main Street from Packard Street to Adams Street.

Description of Construction:
In order to address water quality concerns, improve fire hydrant protection, and prevent continuity of service issues, we will be replacing the existing 6″ water main under the railroad tracks with new 8″ & 12″ diameter pipe on South Main & South Ashley Streets at the railroad tracks crossing.

Temporary Construction Traffic Control Plan:
Travel will be reduced to two lanes (one northbound and one southbound) during the construction. Two-way traffic and driveway access will be maintained at all times.

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained at all times.

During this construction the traffic may experience brief delays within the areas influenced by this work. Detour signs will be posted for this construction; however the motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. To maintain the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through work zones. We thank you in advance for your patience as these necessary public infrastructure improvements are completed.

Project Contacts:
City of Ann Arbor
Igor Kotlyar, P.E., Senior Project Engineer (734) 794-6410 x43634
David Clemons, Construction Supervision, (734) 323-7942
Tim Towles, Civil Engineering Specialist, (734) 323-6526

Bricco Excavating Co.
Dino Cervi, Construction Contractor, (248) 547-6963

FYI:

Notice of Temporary Traffic Control Plan
S. DIVISION STREET (PACKARD ST. TO JEFFERSON ST.)
Construction June 9 to June 23, 2009

Location and Limits of Affected Area:
South Division Street, Packard Street to Jefferson Street.

Description of Construction:
Installation of new water,sewer,storm and fire service for the U of M Thompson Street Parking Sructure.

Temporary Construction Traffic Control Plan:
Travel will be reduced to one lane in the first two phases and two lanes in the third and fourth phase. Traffic will be moved to the east curb line for phase one, the west curb line for phase two. In phase three the two west side lanes will be open and for phase four the two east side lanes will be open.

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained at all times on the west side of the street.

During this construction the traffic may experience brief delays within the areas influenced by this work. Detour signs will be posted for this construction; however the motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. To maintain the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through work zones. We thank you in advance for your patience as these necessary public infrastructure improvements are completed.
Project Contacts:
City of Ann Arbor
Troy Baughman, P.E., Senior Project Engineer, (734) 794-6410 x43622
David Clemons, Construction Supervision, (734) 231-6761
Randy Goldhardt, Civil Engineering Specialist, (734) 323-9566
John T. Brink, Civil Engineering Specialist, (734) 323-3893

Walbridge
Chris Carnell, Construction Manager, (313) 215-8235

Ahh, construction season.  You might want to know where there are lane closures, etc. in Ann Arbor.  If so, check out this page on the City’s website.

You can even sign up to get emails from the City about Lane Closures and Construction.  That’s pretty cool.

FYI from the City of Ann Arbor:

Notice of Temporary Traffic Control Plan
WEST STADIUM AT PAULINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Construction April 20 to August 2009

Location and Limits of Affected Area: West Stadium Blvd from the Pauline intersection to Suffolk Street.

Description of Construction: The road will be reconstructed with the addition of bike lanes on both sides. The water main replaced and the storm sewer will be upsized to provide detention and water quality improvements. New street lights will be added.

Temporary Construction Traffic Control Plan for Stage 2: Beginning April 27, Pauline Blvd will be closed to eastbound traffic at the intersection. The resulting detour will be Maple to Liberty to Seventh OR Maple to Scio Church to Seventh. Westbound Pauline traffic will be maintained. West Stadium Blvd traffic will be restricted to two lanes between Pauline and Alhambra.

When construction is on the west side of the road, pedestrian traffic will be detoured via Pauline and Alhambra.

During this construction the traffic may experience brief delays within the areas influenced by this work. Detour signs will be posted for this construction; however the motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. To maintain the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through work zones. We thank you in advance for your patience as these necessary public infrastructure improvements are completed.

Project Contacts:
City of Ann Arbor
Elizabeth Rolla, P.E., Senior Project Manager (734) 794-6410 x43636
David Clemons, Construction Supervision, (734) 323-7942
Jeff Kroll, Civil Engineering Specialist, (734) 323-8031

Dan’s Excavating, Inc
Mitch Master, Construction Contractor, (586) 254-4764