WCRC announces area road work and closures

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced two areas of Southwestern Washtenaw County where there will be road closures over the coming weeks. Residents in those neighborhoods should be prepared to consider alternate routes.

In Sharon Township, Pleasant Lake Road between Sharon Hollow Rd and Smythe Rd has been closed since Thursday, August 7, for drainage improvements. This work is being completed ahead of a road resurfacing project planned to begin later this spring. The road will reopen at the end of each day and remain open until work resumes the following morning.

The work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions. Completion date is scheduled for approximately April 29.

Please note these are daytime road closures only —  emergency responders, as well as local traffic including school buses, will be provided access.

In Bridgewater Township, on Tuesday, April 5, the WCRC closed Arkona Rd between US-12 and Abel Rd in Bridgewater and Saline Townships due to a failed crossroad culvert. The road will be closed to all through traffic until further notice. WCRC will maintain access only for residents and property owners who live, work or own property within the closure limits, but NO traffic will be able to travel over the culvert.

If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Ken Harris, superintendent of maintenance, (734) 327-6696, or harrisk@wcroads.org.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.