Why this project?

• Old water mains need replacement as well as the condition of existing infrastructure.
• Funding is available to make improvements within the Allen Creek watershed for underground detention of storm runoff.
• The road condition from Newport to Chapin warrants repaving. This section of pavement was not repaved during the 2013 Miller project.
• Miller Avenue is an all ages and abilities bike corridor, with funding available to upgrade bike lanes.

Cost and funding sources

This project is being funded by multiple sources:

• City Water Utility and Stormwater Utility Funds
• State Transportation funds
• County Road Millage Funds

For this project, please keep in mind:

• The city has seen in increases in walking and biking as new infrastructure is built.
• There will be points of conflict between cars, bikes and people at various points. That is the current condition. However, by providing dedicated infrastructure, and reducing speeds, those conflicts become more manageable and safer.
• Snow removal on bike lanes will continue to be a focus and new equipment is coming online to address it.
• Changes will not negatively impact curbside collection service and instructions on where to put carts will be provided.

• 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.

Public engagement on this project included options of using an online pin drop tool or posting a note on a corridor print out during four public open houses. Comments received can be viewed on this pin drop map. Staff have provided responses to many of the questions and comments.

In March 2024 a project overview video was made available to the public

• Informational Video (Youtube)

A public survey was conducted for this project from March 8 - April 1, 2024

• Miller survey summary (PDF)

Full Closure of Miller Avenue, Newport Road through Seventh Street; 9 a.m. Monday, March 24–7 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025

Fonson Company will be installing water main, stormwater drains, road curbs and pavement for the Miller Avenue Rehabilitation project.

Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, March 24, all lanes of Miller Avenue will be closed to traffic east of Newport Road through Seventh Street. Eastbound traffic will travel south on North Maple Road, then east on Dexter Avenue, then east on West Huron Street, then north on North First Street back to Miller. Westbound traffic will travel south on North First Street, then west on West Huron Street, then west on Dexter Avenue, then north on North Maple Road back to Miller.

The following intersections with Miller Avenue will also be closed:

• Linda Vista Street
• Wesley Street
• Pomona Road
• Red Oak Road
• Arborview Boulevard
• Seventh Street

Cyclists who normally use Miller Avenue are advised to travel to and from downtown Ann Arbor via Dexter Avenue, South Revena Boulevard and West Washington Street. Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained, with detours posted as necessary during sidewalk replacement work.

For information regarding bus service changes and detours from The Ride, and to sign up to alerts, please visit their Rider Alerts website.