Pleasant Lake Rd closing for 1 day, Sharon Valley Rd closure extended

Pictured is contractor collecting soil samples on Sharon Valley Rd, over River Raisin, between Sharon Hollow Rd and Meyers Rd in Sharon Township. Photo credit: Washtenaw County Road Commission.

from Washtenaw County Road Commission 

On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Pleasant Lake Rd between Smythe Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township to replace a crossroad culvert. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one day. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

In early February, a contractor for WCRC closed Sharon Valley Rd, over River Raisin, between Sharon Hollow Rd and Meyers Rd in Sharon Township for permitted soil boring (soil samples) work. The permitted work is related to preparation for the bridge replacement planned for 2025.

Due to subsurface water issues that have been encountered during this permitted work, the closure will be extended until the WCRC contractor can finish collecting soil samples. We hope to re-open the road early next week. WCRC will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.

For specific questions regarding the Sharon Valley Rd project, please contact Nate Murphy, Senior Project Manager — Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6647 or murphyn@wcroads.org.

Suggested detour for Pleasant Lake Rd closure. From WCRC.

Suggested detour for Sharon Valley Rd closure.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.