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

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.

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

• 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