Project Overview
Road resurfacing, water main improvements, and storm water improvements on Arbordale Street, Sherwood Street, and Sherwood Circle.
Why is this project being done?
This project is being done to address the 10+ water main breaks that have occurred on Arbordale St and Sherwood St over the last 15 years.
Work to be done
- Water main replacement
- Replacing aging 6-inch cast iron water main with new 8-inch ductile iron water main on Arbordale St and Sherwood St/Sherwood Cir
- Storm
- Replace storm structures as needed
- Extend curb drain on the east side of Arbordale and Sherwood St/Sherwood Cir
- Road
- Resurface roadway, replace select existing curb, utility structures, and sidewalk ramps as needed
- Implement speed management devices to improve road safety and protect pedestrians and bicyclists
- Other
- Fire hydrant addition to improve coverage
Funding
- The City of Ann Arbor Bridge, Sidewalk and Street Millage
- Water Utility
August 19, 2026 Project Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Eminent Excavating will be working this Saturday, August 22.
For the remainder of this week and into early next week, Eminent will be installing stormwater and water infrastructure at the intersection of Arbordale St, Sherwood St, and Northwood St. A significant amount of work is required in this area, and construction is expected to continue for several days. Due to the increased activity in the intersection, additional barricades and cones have been placed throughout the intersection to protect the construction crew and maintain a safe work area. Access to Sherwood St south should remain open to local traffic. Motorists may experience minor delays, and the crew may occasionally ask drivers to use an alternate route. However, they are aware that local traffic must be maintained throughout the work.
Starting today, Eminent will likely have two crews working in the neighborhood which will continue for several weeks to help maintain the project schedule. One crew will be installing storm infrastructure south of Northwood St, while the other will be grading Arbordale St west of Sherwood St. Residents in the grading area may temporarily lose access to their driveways while Eminent grades the road. These interruptions should last no more than one hour, and residents should be notified before access is temporarily restricted.
Finally, Eminent will be storing some materials on the west side of Ivydale Ave within the project limits to allow room for the road grading. Vehicles will still have enough room to pass by the material storage.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
cemmons@a2gov.org
(517) 605-9342
August 10, 2026 Project Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
For the remainder of the week Eminent Excavating will continue installing water main along Arbordale St, moving south towards Pauline Blvd.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11, the City’s Water Department will finish transferring water services to the new water main installed between Stadium Blvd and Sherwood St north. Please see the end of this update for a reminder of what to expect during these transfers.
Also beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11, and continuing Wednesday, August 12, Eminent Excavating plans to install water main through the Arbordale St, Sherwood St, and Northwood St intersection. During construction hours, vehicles will not be able to enter or exit Sherwood St via the southern entrance. The northern entrance to Sherwood St will remain open for both entering and exiting.
Phase II Traffic Pattern
As we have now officially entered Phase II of the project, please continue to follow all posted construction signage.
As discussed during the public meeting back in January (time flies), vehicles on Arbordale St should follow a one-way northbound traffic pattern from Pauline Blvd to Stadium Blvd.
Maintaining this traffic pattern allows the contractor to better coordinate construction vehicles, reduce delays within the neighborhood, and create a safer environment by preventing vehicles from having to pass one another on Arbordale St.
We understand that this may add some time to your daily commute, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We truly appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding as construction continues throughout the neighborhood.
A Reminder for What to Expect During Water Service Transfers
Eminent Excavating will excavate a trench from the existing water main to the new water main and connect each property's existing water service line to the new main. During this work, residents will experience a brief interruption in water service lasting approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
Residents are encouraged to set aside drinking water before their scheduled service transfer to use during the temporary interruption.
After your water service has been transferred and restored, it is recommended that you run cold water from the lowest-level faucet in your home for 15 minutes. This helps flush the service line and remove any air or sediment that may have entered the line during the transfer.
August 7, 2026 Project Update - Water Service Restored
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Water service has been turned back on for all residents in the neighborhood. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we fixed the broken water main.
It is recommended that you run cold water from the lowest-level faucet in your home for 15 minutes (Typically an outdoor spigot). This helps flush the service line and remove any air or sediment that may have entered the line during the repair.
Have a nice weekend everyone.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
cemmons@a2gov.org
(517) 605-9342
August 7, 2026 Project Update - Emergency Water Outage
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
The water main currently serving Arbordale Street has broken. The City's Public Works team is en route to make the necessary repairs.
Households on Arbordale St between Northwood St north and Northwood St south will be without water for several hours while the repair is completed. The on-site inspector, Carl Emmons, has been going door-to-door notifying affected residents. Additional households may also experience a temporary loss of water service if the Public Works team needs to shut off additional valves to complete the repair safely.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Another project update will be posted once water service has been restored. Because this repair is expected to be completed after normal business hours, no additional email update will be sent.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
cemmons@a2gov.org
(517) 605-9342
August 4, 2026 Project Update - Extended Water Outage
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents,
Households in Arbordale St between Raymond St and Lennox St and on Lennox St will experience a longer delay than anticipated. Water is estimated to be turned on between 7 PM and 8 PM.
Again, we apologize for the extended delay and thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system.
August 4, 2026 Project Update - Water outage update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents,
Water service has been restored to households on Raymond St.
August 4, 2026 Project Update - Extended water outage
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents,
Eminent is expected to take longer than our initial estimate to complete the water main connections. Water is now expected to be turned on between 4 and 5 PM.
We apologize for the extended delay and thank you in advance for your understanding.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
cemmons@a2gov.org
(517) 605-9342
August 3, 2026 Project Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Eminent Excavating will perform water main connections on Tuesday, August 4, and Wednesday, August 5. During these connections, select residents will temporarily lose water service to their property.
Residents affected on Tuesday, August 4 should have already received an orange door hanger with information about the scheduled water shutdown, including contact information, the estimated duration of the outage, and the date of the shutdown.
Residents affected on Wednesday, August 5 are currently receiving orange door hangers with the same information.
Additionally, residents living on Lennox St, Raymond St, and Evelyn Ct should have received notification from the contractor regarding access to their homes during the water main connections.
The two maps below show the areas affected by each scheduled water outage. Properties outlined in red will temporarily lose water service.
Households to be temporarily without water on Tuesday, August 4.
Households to be temporarily without water on Wednesday, August 5.
An email notification and project update will be sent to residents once the water main connections are complete and water service has been restored. Similarly, If the outage is expected to last longer than the estimated timeframe listed on the door hanger notices, an additional email notification and project update will be provided.
The City's Water Department will transfer individual water services to the new water main on Thursday, August 6. Below is a reminder of what residents can expect during these service transfers.
A Reminder for What to Expect During Water Service Transfers
Eminent Excavating will excavate a trench from the existing water main to the new water main and connect each property's existing water service line to the new main. During this work, residents will experience a brief interruption in water service lasting approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
Residents are encouraged to set aside drinking water before their scheduled service transfer to use during the temporary interruption.
After your water service has been transferred and restored, it is recommended that you run cold water from the lowest-level faucet in your home for 15 minutes. This helps flush the service line and remove any air or sediment that may have entered the line during the transfer.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
cemmons@a2gov.org
(517) 605-9342
July 30, 2026 Paving Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Cadillac Asphalt has canceled today's scheduled base paving for Sherwood St and Sherwood Circle. The contractor will return tomorrow morning, Friday, July 31, to complete the base paving.
I apologize on behalf of the contractor for the delay and for the inconvenience of not being able to access your driveways.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
July 29, 2026 Project Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Cadillac Asphalt is still in the books for paving Sherwood St and Sherwood Circle tomorrow, Thursday, July 30.
Trash, recycling, and compost pick up will occur early tomorrow morning prior to the paving operation beginning so please place your carts out tonight as you typically would. If your cart is unable to be serviced tomorrow, it will be picked up on Friday, July 31.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
July 27, 2026 Project Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Miller Brothers Construction will be on-site tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28 milling Arbordale St from Sherwood St north to Pauline Blvd. On Wednesday, July 29, Eminent Excavating will complete fine grading work on Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir in preparation for paving on Thursday, July 30. After the base has been paved, Sherwood St will be converted back to two-way traffic.
Below is an outline regarding street access and where to park for residents living on Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir over the coming days.
Tuesday, July 28
Residents will be able to park in their driveways while milling on Arbordale St takes place using the temporary stone put in place by Eminent Excavating. After milling Tuesday morning, the no parking signs will be covered on Arbordale St from Northwood St to Pauline Blvd.
Wednesday, July 29
Residents will lose access to their driveways beginning Wednesday morning while Eminent Excavating finishes grading the road. Access to driveways will be re-established Thursday evening after the paving of Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir is complete and the asphalt cools. If you will need your vehicle on Wednesday morning, please park it overnight on Arbordale St after Tuesday's milling is complete.
Thursday, July 30
Cadillac Asphalt will begin paving Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir in the morning. The road will be closed to all traffic during the paving operation. The roadway is expected to re-open Thursday evening once the new asphalt has cooled sufficiently for traffic. After re-opening, residents will have full two-way access on Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
July 17, 2026 Project Update
Good morning Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
The contractor, Eminent Excavating, will not be working Friday, July 17 due to hazardous air quality conditions. If hazardous conditions continue into Saturday, July 18 work will be cancelled for that day as well.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
cemmons@a2gov.org
(517) 605-9342
July 7, 2026 Project Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Eminent Excavating will continue working on Sherwood St on Saturday, July 11. Once grading is complete on the west (left) side of Sherwood St, crews will begin installing storm sewer infrastructure on the east (right) side of the road. During this phase of construction, vehicles will be directed to travel on the newly graded west side of the roadway. Barrels and barricades will be placed to safely guide traffic through the work zone.
Below is a summary of the work and what is to come on Sherwood St, Sherwood Cir, and Arbordale St
Sherwood St / Sherwood Cir
The new water main has been installed and connected to all homes. Eminent has also completed most of the storm sewer infrastructure and is now preparing the roadway for paving. Current work includes grading the roadway as well as removing of concrete curb and gutter and select driveway approaches. Mid-to-late next week, Eminent will begin replacing the removed concrete sections.
Residents whose driveway approaches or curb and gutter in front of their driveway are being replaced will not have access to their driveways for seven (7) days while the concrete cures. During this time, residents may park on Arbordale St or other adjacent streets where parking is permitted. I do apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we continue work in the neighborhood. Eminent will notify affected residents at least 24 hours in advance before driveway access is temporarily restricted.
Paving on Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir is tentatively scheduled for the end of the week of July 20. An updated paving schedule will be provided next week.
Prior to paving, residents will receive a flyer with information regarding roadway access and paving-day expectations. Please plan for limited or no vehicle access to Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir for most of the day during paving operations. This will be the base paving phase, during which the first 2-inch layer of asphalt will be installed. The final 2-inch surface course will be placed at the end of the project in conjunction with paving on Arbordale St.
Arbordale St
Eminent has installed the new water main from Sherwood St to West Stadium Blvd. The water main is currently undergoing bacteriological testing. If testing is successful, crews will begin connecting the new water main to homes likely next week.
Residents affected by water service interruptions will receive orange door hangers at least 48 hours in advance of any scheduled water shutdowns.
In the coming weeks, the section of Arbordale St between Sherwood St and Pauline Blvd will be milled to allow continued water main installation and storm sewer construction.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system. Have a nice weekend everyone.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
cemmons@a2gov.org
(517) 605-9342
June 23, 2026 Project Update
WATER MAIN SHUTDOWN NOTICE 6/24/2026
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, Eminent Excavating will be tying in the Sherwood St and Sherwood Circle water main to the existing Arbordale water main at the north end of Sherwood St. Starting at 8 AM, residents outlined in the map shown below will be temporarily out of water for several hours while the tie in takes place. Affected residents should also have received an orange door hanger on Monday, June 22, with notification of the planned water main shutdown.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
(517) 605-9342
June 12, 2026 Project Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Eminent Excavating will be on Arbordale St installing water main on Saturday, June 13. The contractor will likely be done working in the afternoon due to aggregate source pits closing early on Saturdays. Pressure testing of the newly installed water main on Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir will also begin on Saturday, June 13.
Picture of the week: The City of Ann Arbor’s Public Works team fixes a water main break near the southern end of Sherwood St. As many of you are likely aware, the project experienced a water main break on Wednesday, June 10. Thank you to folks who were extremely patient and understanding during the emergency water main shutdown while the main was being repaired. Together, our Public Works team and Eminent Excavating dug around the damaged area to expose the broken water main. The vertical hose in the center is connected to a vacuum excavation (Vactor) truck, which was used to remove water, mud, and loose soil from the repair area. This helps keep the excavation safe and allows workers to clearly access the damaged pipe. After excavation, a new pipe is cut to size and installed to replace the broken one. Finally, the new pipe is tapped to reconnect the water service (the thin copper pipe in the bottom middle of the image) and the hole is backfilled.
A Reminder for What to Expect During Water Service Transfers
Eminent will excavate a trench from the existing water main to the new water main and connect each property's existing service line to the new main. During this work, residents will experience a brief interruption in water service lasting approximately one hour per property. Residents are encouraged to set aside drinking water in advance of the temporary service interruption.
Thank you for your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood utility system. Have a nice weekend everyone.
For project questions, please contact:
jdykman@a2gov.org
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
(517) 605-9342
June 5, 2026 Project Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Construction is in full swing!
Due to weather conditions, Eminent Excavating will not be installing water main on Saturday, June 6. However, the contractor will be on site tomorrow preparing water main pipe for installation on Arbordale Street in the coming weeks while testing of the new water main on Sherwood Street is taking place.
Picture of the week: Water main crew installing gate valve and well. Water valves are a critical piece of infrastructure for a city’s drinking water distribution system. Ann Arbor primarily uses resilient wedge gate valves that offer a low pressure drop making them ideal for water distribution. These valves also help keep our Public Works crews safe by allowing them to isolate sections of the system and control water flow during water main repairs.
Next week, Eminent will continue to install water main on Sherwood Street and Sherwood Circle. Water main testing will likely begin Wednesday, June 10, on Sherwood Street and Sherwood Circle. During testing, Eminent will be installing water main on the milled portion of Arbordale Street to help maintain the project schedule. Once testing has been successfully completed, they will return to Sherwood Street and Sherwood Circle to transfer water services.
What to Expect During Water Service Transfers
Eminent will excavate a trench from the existing water main to the new water main and connect each property's existing service line to the new main. During this work, residents will experience a brief interruption in water service lasting approximately one hour per property. Residents are encouraged to set aside drinking water in advance of the temporary service interruption.
We appreciate your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood water system.
For project questions, please contact:
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
(517) 605-9342
May 22, 2026 Project Update
Hello Arbordale and Sherwood Residents
Construction is starting!
Today, our contractor, Eminent Excavating, placed temporary “No Parking” signs on Sherwood St., Sherwood Cir., and portions of Arbordale St. The parking restrictions will go into effect on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00 a.m., so parking will not be impacted over the holiday weekend. Any vehicles parked in designated no-parking areas after 7:00 a.m. on May 27 will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Beginning on May 27, traffic control devices (barrels, signs and barricades) will be placed on Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir which officially marks the start of the temporary one-way conversion. Sherwood St will become one-way going north starting at the Arbordale St/ Sherwood St/Northwood St intersection to the Sherwood St/Arbordale St north intersection. Arbordale Street will remain a two-way street.
On May 28, Miller Bros. will mill out the pavement sections on Sherwood St and Sherwood Cir where the new water main will be placed. They will also be milling Arbordale St from Sherwood St to W Stadium Blvd in preparation for water main placement.
We appreciate your patience as we make this improvement to the neighborhood water system.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
For project questions, please contact:
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43678
For on-site concerns, please contact:
(517) 605-9342
- Noise and dust from construction
- On-street parking will be temporarily restricted during construction
- Water will be temporarily unavailable to households during specific construction practices
On January 22, 2026: an in person meeting was held
- Meeting Presentation (PDF)
- Project Phasing (PDF)
- Project Design Concept (PDF)
Questions or concerns can be emailed to the project manager: Jacob Dykman, jdykman@a2gov.org
Project Boundaries
Arbordale and Sherwood water main and resurfacing project extent
