Aug. 15, 2025

Work this past week involved paving the new asphalt roadway, pouring various sections of concrete, and raising utility structures to their finish grade.

We are pleased to report that Nixon Road from Huron Parkway to Bluett Drive is scheduled to be reopened to traffic by end of day, Friday, Aug. 29.

For the week of Aug. 18:

• Completing concrete work
• Completing asphalt paving of the roadway
• Restoration of the greenspace and grass along the road

Aug. 8, 2025

We’ve heard from residents along Nixon Service Drive about vibrations felt in their homes during the compaction process. We understand that this can be unsettling, and we want to assure you that this is a normal and necessary part of construction to ensure the road is built to last. The vibrations should end after Tuesday, Aug. 12, and we appreciate your patience as we complete this phase of the project.

We know construction can bring more traffic into nearby streets, and we’re taking steps to help keep the neighborhood safe. This includes requesting Ann Arbor Police Department enforcement, installing a speed radar sign, and adding extra temporary signage to discourage cut-through traffic.

For the week of Aug. 11:

• Complete concrete work
• Asphalt paving of the roadway

Aug. 1, 2025

The Contractor wrapped up underground utility work this week and continued pouring curb and other concrete.

For the week of Aug. 4:

• Complete pouring concrete for curb
• Bring road to grade in preparation for asphalt paving
• Install permanent streetlights

July 25, 2025

The contractor completed fine grading of the subbase and aggregate and began concrete work.

For the week of July 28:

• Continue concrete work.
• Complete installation of the new water main.

July 18, 2025

The contractor completed installation of water services this week and also excavated existing soil to begin placing the subbase for the new roadway.

For the week of July 21:

• Continue excavation and placement of the subbase.
• Concrete curb is expected to be installed the following week.

July 11, 2025

Phase 1 stormwater work is now complete. Additionally, work began to replace water services for several homes along Nixon Road.

For the week of July 14:

• Work to begin on the new curb and road work
• New water services will continue to be installed to homes along Nixon Road. Homeowners affected by the installation of new water services will be notified individually.

July 3, 2025

The installation of the extensive storm sewer and detention system continued. Additionally, the new water main passed testing, allowing the contractor to begin to connect the new water main into the overall system.

For the week of July 7:

• Installation of the storm sewer will continue.
• The new water main is expected to be placed into service, and new water services are expected to be installed.
• Homeowners affected by the installation of new water services will be notified individually.

June 27, 2025

This past week, testing of the newly constructed water main began in preparation for making the connection to the existing water supply system. In addition, crews continued storm sewer work.

For the week of June 30:

• Continued installation of the storm sewer.
• Once the water main passes testing it will be put into service.

Schedule

• 3 phases of construction.
• Phase 1 (beginning May 27) expected to be complete in early Fall 2025.
• Phase 2 expected to start in Spring 2026 and be completed by early Fall 2026.
• Phase 3 will immediately follow phase 2 and is expected to be complete by December 2026.
• Severe weather and other unforeseen events can prolong construction.

Traffic, Parking and Access

• During all phases, traffic will be detoured by utilizing Plymouth Road and Green Road.
• Driveway access will be maintained but may include delays during working hours, which will be coordinated with the owners beforehand.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained. However, at times one sidewalk may be closed, requiring use of a crosswalk. There may be disruptions during sidewalk installations and ADA upgrades.
• Road closures and detour details available at a2gov.org/roads.

General Information

• Normal work hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The contractor may request to work outside these hours, including Sundays, to meet deadlines. The city will evaluate requests individually.
• Construction will generate dust, noise, and other inconveniences. Utility flags, surveyor stakes, and protection fences may be placed along the roadway and should not be disturbed as they are important to the construction process.

Water Service

• Water service will be maintained during construction, except for brief periods when new water main is tied into existing main.
• Prior to any planned water service interruption, you will receive an orange door-hanger at least a day in advance.
• After new water main connections, you may see brown water or debris. This is normal. Run cold water at the nearest faucet to flush the system clean.
• During the final connections of water main construction, particulate debris and discolored water may be observed. This is harmless and typical in such projects, although it can obstruct faucet aerators and reduce water flow. To mitigate this issue, it is recommended to remove the aerators and run cold water until it runs clear. Once the water is clear, reinstall the aerators.

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General Project Information

Felipe Uribe, furibe@wadetrim.com 734.489.3379.

Construction Project Manager

John Tanner, jtanner@wadetrim.com 734.947.2623

Onside Contact (Field Inspector)

Eli Walter, ewalter@wadetrim.com 810.620.0163.

Why is this project being done?

2017

• The Nixon Road Corridor Study was completed. Concerns from residents and property owners along the corridor were documented, with key focal points: safety, non-motorized facilities, and user-delays. Three options were studied and analyzed in an effort to address these concerns. Only the roundabout corridor option addressed all of the concerns. This option would add roundabouts at various locations in the corridor, while improving non-motorized facilities, safety, and operations.
• May 15, 2017 - City Council directed staff to design the corridor improvements.
• Fall 2017 - Wade Trim was selected to perform the engineering design on the project.

2020

• The design was completed to a 90% stage, which included improvements on Nixon from Huron Parkway to just south of M-14 (not including the Dhu Varren Road Roundabout). The project was placed on the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to be constructed in 2025.

2024

• Wade Trim will finalize the design and revise the project limits to be from north of Huron Parkway to just south of Dhu Varren Road. The portion of the project north of Dhu Varren Road will be considered for construction at a future date.
• Fall 2024 - The City plans to put project out to bid through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Agency Program, with construction planned to begin in Spring 2025. The design includes the incorporation of roundabouts at Sandalwood, Bluett and Traver, a new median, a buffered bicycle lane in both directions, lighting and landscape improvements, a new 16-inch water main and stormwater management improvements.

Cost & funding source

This project has received federal funding through the Michigan Department of Transportation Local Agency Program. The remainder of the project cost will be funded through the City of Ann Arbor Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Millage, Water Fund and Stormwater Fund.

• During Phase 1 (2025), Nixon Road will be closed and limited to local traffic only from Huron Parkway to Bluett Drive. Residential access will be maintained but may include delays during working hours. Residents who can access their home without entering the construction area will be asked to do so. This portion of Nixon Road will be reopened once construction of Phase 1 is complete.

• During Phase 2 (2026), Nixon Road will be closed and limited to local traffic only from Bluett Drive to Traver Blvd. Residential access will be maintained but may include delays during working hours. Residents who can access their home without entering the construction area will be asked to do so. This portion of Nixon Road will be reopened once construction of Phase 2 is complete.

• During Phase 3 (2026), The northbound lanes of Nixon Road will be closed and southbound traffic will be maintained for the duration of Phase 3, which is expected to be completed in Fall 2026.

• Water service will be interrupted for short durations during water main installation. Planned disruptions will be limited, and residents will be informed in advance.

• Utility damage sometimes happens during construction. These are not planned therefore notifications are not possible. The damage will be repaired, and utility service will be restored as soon as possible.

• General noise and dust from equipment, particularly during site excavation.

• Mail and delivery services, as well as curbside trash/recycling/compost services will not be affected. If you experience any disruptions, please contact the project team.

• The project limits are generally within the city right-of-way, which extends from the center of the road to the back of the sidewalk on both sides. The project requires limited impact beyond the right-of-way. Impacted property owners were contacted in 2024. The contractor will be allowed to store materials and equipment in this area (outside of tree canopies). Any disturbed area will be restored with grass seed after the project.

• An inspector will be on site for the duration of construction. The inspector may be contacted by residents should they experience any issues during construction.

2024

• Nixon Corridor Study 2019 (PDF)
• Public Meeting Presentation September 2024 (PDF)
• Nixon Corridor Updated Plan
• Responses to Questions from Information Session (PDF)

• Project overview (PDF)
• Project layout (PDF)
• Agenda (PDF)
• Comments (PDF)
• Meeting summary (PDF)
• A2 Open City Hall summary (PDF)

• Agenda (PDF)
• Power point presentation (PDF)
• Nixon Corridor concept image (PDF)
• Meeting summary (PDF)