Location of roadwork:
Stony Creek, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd
Township:
Ypsilanti
When is the work being done:
2024
Description of work:
Bridge Removal, Bridge Replacement
Impact on Traffic:
Bridge Closure with Detour
Funding Source(s):
Federal, State Local Bridge Grant Program
Latest Updates
On Friday, November 15, the contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) reopened the Stony Creed Rd Bridge over Paint Creek between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
Since our last update, the contractor paved over the bridge, placed pavement striping and stone shoulders, and installed guardrails. Crews have also placed concrete curb and spillways and graded the slopes on the side of the road.
If you have any questions about the project? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].
WHEN: Friday, November 15, 2024
WHERE: Stony Creek Rd Bridge, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township
WHY: Project complete
BACKGROUND: On Friday, November 15, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) reopened the Stony Creek Rd Bridge, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design and Construction, (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 11/17/24
This week, the contractor placed the wingwalls of the new structure for the Stony Creek Rd Bridge over Paint Creek between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township. The bridge crew is continuing to backfill material behind the wingwalls to bring it up to grade.
The contractor will place concrete for the headwalls next, and then move toward building up the road base.
It’s important to remember that Stony Creek Rd is closed between Textile and Whittaker Rd. Here is a link to the official detour.
WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses. Have any questions about the project? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].
The contractor placed reinforced steel and is waiting for the concrete to cure on the aprons of the new structure on the Stony Creek Rd Bridge over Paint Creek between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
Next steps will be to place the wingwalls on top of the aprons and to backfill behind them. All work is weather permitting.
It’s important to remember that Stony Creek Rd is closed between Textile and Whittaker Rd. Here is a link to the official detour.
WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses. Have any questions about the project? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].
The week of September 23rd, the precast concrete structure (box culvert) was delivered earlier than scheduled by the manufacturer.
This week and next week, the contractor is assembling the new structure on the Stony Creek Rd over Paint Creek between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township. Concrete will also be cast in-place for the bridge apron during the week of September 30th. All work is weather permitting.
It’s important to remember that Stony Creek Rd is closed between Textile and Whittaker Rd. Here is a link to the official detour.
WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses. Have any questions about the project? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].
The week of September 16, the contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has excavated and placed the bedding stone in preparation for the placement of the new structure on the Stony Creek Rd over Paint Creek between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township. The new precast concrete structure is anticipated to be delivered the week of September 23rd. All work is weather permitting.
It’s important to remember that Stony Creek Rd is closed between Textile and Whittaker Rd. Here is a link to the official detour.
WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses. Have any questions about the project? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].
Pictured is the bridge bedding on Stony Creek Rd over Paint Creek between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
Demolition of the old bridge is finished on the Stony Creek Rd bridge over Paint Creek between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township. Below is a picture of where the bridge once stood. The contractor began the installation of the culvert base the week of September 9, 2024
We learned the new structure is anticipated to arrive September 18, 2024. All work and dates are weather permitting.
It’s important to remember that Stony Creek Rd is closed between Textile and Whittaker Rd. Here is a link to the official detour.
WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses. Have any questions about the project? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].
The contractor has finished installing a creek bypass and begun the demolition on the Stony Creek Rd bridge over Paint Creek between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township. Once the removal has been completed, installation of the culvert base material will follow in preparation of the placement of the new structure.
It’s important to remember that Stony Creek Rd is closed between Textile and Whittaker Rd. Here is a link to the official detour.
WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses. Have any questions about the project? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected].
Bridge work has begun on the Stony Creek Rd bridge over Paint Creek between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township. On Friday, August 16th, the contractor closed Stony Creek Rd for the bridge replacement project.
The next steps for the work will include removing the existing bridge in preparation for the replacement structure.
WCRC will send out updates as the project progresses. Have any questions about the project? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 209-6629, or via email at [email protected].
WHEN: Friday, August 16, 2024
WHERE: Stony Creek Rd Bridge, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township
WHY: Bridge replacement
BACKGROUND: On Friday, August 16, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Stony Creek Rd Bridge, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township to begin a bridge replacement project.
The roadwork is expected to take approximately three months. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
DETOUR: Click here for the detour map.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Nate Murphy, Sr. Project Manager – D&C, (734) 327-6647, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 08/12/24
WHEN: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
WHERE: Stony Creek Rd between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township
WHY: Completion of forestry work
BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) re-opened Stony Creek Rd between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Nate Murphy, Sr. Project Manager – D&C, (734) 327-6647 or [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 03/05/24
WHEN: Monday, March 4, 2024
WHERE: Stony Creek Rd between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township
WHY: Forestry
BACKGROUND: On Monday, March 4, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Stony Creek Rd between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township to perform forestry work for the upcoming bridge replacement project.
The forestry work is expected to take two days. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
DETOUR: Click here for the detour map.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Nate Murphy Sr. Project Manager – D&C, (734) 327-6647, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 02/29/24
WHEN: Friday, February 16, 2024
WHERE: Stony Creek Rd, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township
WHY: Permit – utility work
BACKGROUND: On Friday, February 16, 2024, DTE Gas re-opened Stony Creek Rd, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Nate Murphy, Sr. Project Manager – D&C, (734) 327-6647 or [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 02/16/24
During the 2024 construction season, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) plans to replace the Stony Creek Rd Bridge, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township. The bridge will be closed to all traffic during construction and a detour will be posted.
Thank you to those who were able to attend our virtual public construction information meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. If you weren’t able to join us, click here to watch the meeting recording or check out the slide show. WCRC will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.
Questions about the project? Contact Nate Murphy, Sr. Project Manager – Design & Construction, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org.
WHEN: Starting Tuesday, February 6, 2024
WHERE: Stony Creek Rd between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township
WHY: Permit work – utility work
BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, DTE Gas will close Stony Creek Rd between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township to relocate utilities.
The roadwork is expected to take approximately ten days. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
DETOUR: Click here for the detour map.
CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Nate Murphy, Sr. project manager – design & construction, (734) 327-6647, or via email at [email protected]
ISSUE DATE: 02/01/24
PROJECT: Stony Creek Rd Bridge Replacement Project
WHEN: Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 12 p.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 Bridge Replacement project on Stony Creek Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
During construction, Stony Creek Rd between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd will be closed to ALL traffic and a detour will be posted. The closure is expected to be in place for approximately 12 weeks, weather pending.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 12 p.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 Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, 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: 01/17/24
During the 2024 construction season, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) plans to replace the Stony Creek Rd Bridge, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township. The bridge will be closed to all traffic during construction and a detour will be posted.
Thank you to those who were able to attend our virtual public design information meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. If you weren’t able to join us, click here to watch the meeting recording or check out the slide show. WCRC plans to hold a construction information meeting closer to the start of construction. WCRC will continue to send out updates as the project progresses.
Questions about the project? Contact Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, or via email at murphyn@wcroads.org.
PROJECT: Stony Creek Rd Bridge Replacement Project
WHEN: Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 11:30 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 Bridge Replacement project on Stony Creek Rd, over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti Township.
During construction, Stony Creek Rd will be Closed to all traffic and a detour will be posted. The closure is expected to be in place for 12 weeks, weather pending.
The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 11:30 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 Nate Murphy, project manager, at (734) 327-6647, 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: 09/26/23
