7 Mile Rd

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Our resurfacing project on 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township is progressing.  

Since the last update, the contractor has been able to finish paving the leveling course (first layer of asphalt) and the wearing course (last layer of asphalt) throughout the project limits. The next step is placing aggregate (stone) shoulders and permanent pavement markings. Grade for gravel driveways within the project limits will be addressed during the placement of aggregate shoulders. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.  

Have questions about the project? Contact Mike Bernbeck, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at [email protected]. 

WHEN: Monday, July 29, 2024

WHERE: 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township

WHY: Aggregate shoulder placement

BACKGROUND: During the week of Monday, July 29, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will place aggregate (stone) shoulders on 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township.

The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.

The road work is expected to take approximately one day. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Mike Bernbeck, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6654, or via email at [email protected]

ISSUE DATE: 07/25/24

WHEN: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

WHERE: 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township

WHY: Completion of road resurfacing project

BACKGROUND: On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) re-opened 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Mike Bernbeck, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at [email protected].

ISSUE DATE: 07/24/24

Our resurfacing project on 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angel Rd in Salem Township is going well!

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, we closed to the road to begin crushing the existing pavement (pulverizing) to create a new road base. The contractor has completed pulverizing throughout 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angel Rd in Salem Township expects to begin paving the week of July 22.  Paving will take a few days to finish. Once completed, next step will be adding aggregate (stone) shoulders and pavement markings.

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will send out updates as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Mike Bernbeck, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at [email protected].

WHEN: Monday, July 15, 2024

WHERE: 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township

WHY: Drainage work

BACKGROUND: On Monday, July 15, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin drainage work on 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township.

The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.

The road improvements are expected to take approximately one day. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Mike Bernbeck, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6654, or via email at [email protected]

ISSUE DATE: 07/15/24

WHEN: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

WHERE: 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township

WHY: Road resurfacing

BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township for a road resurfacing project.

The roadwork is expected to take approximately two weeks. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

Access will be maintained for any residents who work or live within the closure limits.

DETOUR: Click here for the detour map.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Mike Bernbeck, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6654, or via email at [email protected]

ISSUE DATE: 07/15/24

WHEN: Monday, April 8, 2024

WHERE: 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township

WHY: Forestry work

BACKGROUND: On Monday, April 8, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin forestry work on 7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle Rd in Salem Township.

The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.

The forestry work is expected to take approximately five days. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Ken Harris, Superintendent of Maintenance, (734) 327-6696, or via email at [email protected]

ISSUE DATE: 04/05/24

PROJECT: 2024 County-wide Resurfacing Program

WHEN: Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Online: https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting

By Touchtone Phone: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 879 2332 8754

WHY: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will hold a virtual project information meeting regarding the planned County-wide Resurfacing Program taking place during the 2024 construction season.

During construction, traffic will be maintained under lane restrictions and flagging operations. During specific construction activities, the road may be closed, and a detour will be posted. WCRC estimates it will take approximately two/three weeks, on average, to complete each project, weather pending.

The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. There will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions from the audience. A recording of the meeting will be posted to the project web page after the meeting.

Click here to learn more about joining the virtual meeting.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Mike Bernbeck, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6654, or via email at [email protected].

WCRC will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes or printed material being presented at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon a 5-business day notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Tiffany Oliphant, communications manager, by phone (734) 327-6646 or by email [email protected].

ISSUE DATE: 03/19/24

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is announcing plans to invest $6.7 million to improve approximately 20 lane miles of pavement throughout Washtenaw County during the 2024 construction season. Cadillac Asphalt was awarded the contract. The projects are funded through the 2021-2024 Four-year County-wide Roads and Non-Motorized Millage, federal funds and Michigan Transportation Funds (MTF).

“Most of these investments are made possible by Washtenaw County residents who travel on these roads every day. As stewards of these precious dollars, WCRC is committed to ensuring these resources are reinvested into communities, in which it came from,” said Mike Bernbeck, WCRC Project Manager.

Construction will begin mid-April and will end during the fall of 2024, weather pending. Listed below are the project locations with a link to their project web page, funding cost and traffic impacts:

Motorists will experience road closures with detours, lane restrictions, and flagging operations. WCRC will maintain access for residents who live or work within the project limits during construction.

WCRC will host a virtual public information meeting regarding the County-wide Resurfacing projects in Spring 2024. WCRC will post project updates online at wcroads.org. Residents can subscribe to road work advisories and project updates here.

For specific questions on this project, contact Mike Bernbeck, Project Manager, (734) 327-6654 or [email protected].

Pictured is a map of our 2024 County-wide Resurfacing Program.