Why is this project being done?

As part of City of Ann Arbor’s ongoing Capital Improvements Project, the project will upgrade the water main and resurface the streets.

Work to be done

The project will include replacement of an aging 6-inch water main that has a history of breaks, upsizing to 12-inch water main and creating other improvements to improve reliability and water pressure. Also, the project includes resurfacing the street, replacing damaged storm sewer structures and changing some traffic patterns. The project is considering the restoration of the two-way configuration for the Kingsley St. between State St. and Ingalls St. and for the Ingalls St.

Funding Source

The City of Ann Arbor’s ongoing Capital Improvements Project is funded by the city water and road funds.

Residents in the vicinity will experience noise and dust normally associated with construction.

Non-resident traffic will be detoured around the construction zone while local access for residents will be maintained. For more information, please visit:

• Road and Lane Closures
  • Sign up for upcoming road and lane closure alerts

• Road Closures Map (April - November anticipated schedule)

• U-M Traffic Advisories

For information on bus route detours, please visit:

• U-M Bus Routes and Schedules
• TheRide Bus Route Detours - Rider Alerts
  • Starting May 3, the Blake Transit Center will be temporarily closed. All bus stops will be moved to 5th Ave. and Washington St.

Water interruptions

• Generally, water service will be maintained with a few exceptions: (1) planned 6-8 hour interruptions when new mains are tied into existing ones which will be proceeded by notification by orange door hangers 24-hours prior, (2) brief 30 minute interruptions when services lines are transferred to the new main which will be preceded by 12-24 hour notice in person.
• Contractor will do their best to not interrupt business operations, however this will be a case-by-case business. Impacted businesses will be contacted by the project team on this issue.

Coordination with nearby capital projects

• Catherine Street Cycletrack Extension
• Catherine/Zina Pitcher/Ann