Project Overview

Road resurfacing and watermain improvements on Pauline Boulevard from South Seventh Street to Main Street.

September 10, 2025

We want to let you know about some upcoming parking changes along Pauline. These adjustments will help improve safety, bus access and traffic flow in the area.

Here’s where parking will no longer be allowed:

  • North side of Pauline, between 7th and Main
  • South side of Pauline, between 7th and Hutchins
  • At the bus stop near Hutchins and 521–519 Pauline
  • South side of Pauline through the intersection at Fifth
  • South side near the mid-block crossing (403–405 Pauline)
  • South side near Main, by the right-turn lane (305 Pauline–1026 Main)


July, 2025

Work within the Seventh and Pauline intersection has been completed.


April, 2025

Construction is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

For details on the road closures for this and other projects, please check our our roads/lanes closures page.


January, 2025

If you have any history of sanitary problems, please take this opportunity to investigate with a licensed plumber if the sanitary lateral (pipe that goes from the home to the City Sewer) needs to be replaced. Doing this now will save you money on pavement restoration and avoid a patch in the new roadway.


September, 2024

After careful consideration and review of the design options and public input, the project team has determined that curbside parking will be maintained on the south side of road from Seventh Street to Main Street, along with bike lanes in both directions. Residents can expect an update regarding the project timeline in November, 2024.


Why is this project being done?

  • Replace aging 6-inch cast iron watermain with a new 12-inch Ductile Iron watermain
  • Replace the asphalt road given the fully aged surface condition
  • Inclusion of all ages and ability bikeway

Cost and funding source

City of Ann Arbor Bridge, Sidewalk and Street Millage and Act 51 funds (Gas & Weight tax Revenue) from the State of Michigan.

  • Noise and dust from construction work
  • Detouring of AAATA bus route 28
  • Relocation of hydrants may impact street parking
  • Bike lane configuration will impact street parking
  • Two walkabouts were held on May 11 and May 18, 2024
  • See "Questions and answers" and the project overview recording under "Documents and project materials"

2024 online survey response summary:

  • A total of 58 residents submitted their preferences via the Pauline Boulevard Reconfiguration Project survey after the guided walks that took place with project staff on May 11 and May 18, 2024.
  • Of the 58 residents, 21 residents preferred floating parking, and 37 residents curbside parking.
  • Of the 58 residents, 29 residents preferred parking to be placed on the north side from Edgewood to 7th and 29 residents parking to be placed on the south side.
  • Of the 58 residents, 32 residents preferred parking to be placed on the north side from Main to Edgewood and 26 residents parking to be placed on the south side.

Project Materials


Cart Placement Changes

Pauline Curbside Service Changes

North Side: Place carts in the buffer strip between the posts.

South Side: Place carts at the end of your driveway, outside the parking space.

  • All carts must be placed three feet apart.
  • Yard bags and bundled branches go on yard extensions only - never in the buffer, bike lane, or street.


Project Boundaries

Pauline watermain and resurfacing project extent

Pauline watermain and resurfacing project extent