Why is this project being done?

This project is being completed to address speeding concerns and cut-through traffic on Bird Road.

Work to be done

Five speed humps will be installed on Bird Road between Newport Rd and Huron River Drive.

Funding Source

Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage

• Initial Questionnaire Summary (PDF) - Sep 2023
• Qualification Criteria Matrix (PDF) - Jun 2023
• Final Poll Letter and Results (PDF) - Jan 2024

• Save-the-Date Postcard (PDF) - Sep 2023
• Meeting 1 Presentation (PDF) - Sep 2023
• Meeting 1 Recording - Sep 2023
• Meeting 1 Discussion Summary (PDF) - Oct 2023
• Device Images & Descriptions (PDF) - Nov 2023
• Meeting 2 Presentation (PDF) - Nov 2023
• Meeting 2 Recording - Nov 2023
• Meeting 2 Discussion Summary (PDF) - Dec 2023
• Final Plan (PDF) - Dec 2023

Installation of calming devices is anticipated to begin May 2025 and last approximately 4-6 weeks weather dependent. Installation will occur in phases to minimize impact to residents.
Temporary impacts include:

• Temporary restricted on-street parking
• Closures to one lane
• Intersections may be closed for limited time to allow for installation and curing of devices

Please adhere to all detour and parking restriction signs during construction to ensure a safe and quick project completion.