U-M + Ann Arbor Traffic Updates

Medical Center Campus

 

 

Lane and Sidewalk Closures under Bridge 6 - Glen Avenue and West Medical Center Drive (9 am, Monday, September 14 - 3:30 pm, Friday, September 18)

• Glen Avenue will close one lane in each direction during bridge repairs. One lane in both directions of traffic will be maintained from September 14-18. The following closures will take place: 

  • Vehicular traffic on Glen Avenue

  • One lane in each direction will remain open throughout the lane closures

  • Work will begin with the outside lanes closed, keeping two-way traffic on the two interior lanes

  • When work shifts in the week, the interior lanes will close, and two-way traffic will move to the outside lanes

• West Medical Center Drive

  • Closure will begin on the west side of the intersection with Catherine Street/under Bridge 6

  • When work shifts, the east side will close

• Pedestrian Access

• Sidewalks will remain open on the east side of Glen Avenue during the first phase of work 

• When work shifts, pedestrian traffic will move to the west side of Glen Avenue
   

Contact: Hussein Saleh, Project Manager | 313.920.1396 | [email protected]

 

 

• Traffic pattern change, lane closures - Northbound Observatory Street and westbound Ann Street, closure of Zina Pitcher Place from Huron Street to Ann Street (Monday, September 14 - early November)

  Northbound Observatory Street will be closed from East Medical Center Drive to Ann Street, and westbound Ann Street will be closed from Observatory Street to Zina Pitcher Place. Zina Pitcher Place will be closed from Huron Street to Ann Street, but will remain one-way northbound from Ann Street to Catherine Street. Catherine Street will remain one-way westbound from Zina Pitcher Place to Glen Avenue.  The following closures will take place: 

• Cars and bikes: Northbound traffic on Observatory Street destined for Ann Street will be detoured south on Observatory Street, west on Geddes Road, north on Washtenaw Street, then north on Glen Avenue to eastbound Ann Street and south on Observatory Street.  Traffic will be maintained southbound on Observatory and eastbound on Ann Street.     

• Pedestrians: Sidewalk closures will occur to provide space for work and to protect the safety of the public. Posted detours will be provided when a sidewalk closure occurs.

• Access to the Kahn Healthcare Pavilion, Cardiovascular Center, Couzens Hall, Simpson Institute, and the Detroit Observatory will be maintained.

• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detours.

• Cardiovascular Center (CVC) Traffic Information During Phase 2B

• During Phase 2B, the CVC front entrance will be accessible via eastbound Ann Street.  

• Northbound Observatory Street between East Medical Center Drive and the roundabout will be closed.

• CVC traffic attempting to turn right from East Medical Center Drive and head north to the roundabout will have to go around to eastbound Ann Street.

• Starting Tuesday, September 15, weather-dependent, the P5 parking structure exit traffic will be detoured under the overhang in front of the CVC for several days during driveway approach replacement.

 

Contact: 

Erik Rehkopf, Wade Trim Construction Engineer 231.580.9663| [email protected] 

Mark McCulloch, Wade Trim Project Manager | 734.947.2698| [email protected] 

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CITY OF ANN ARBOR

Central Campus

 

 

Closure of Packard Street between South State Street and Arch Street (9 am, Tuesday, September 8 - 12 pm, Friday, September 11)  

Packard Street will be closed between South State Street and Arch Street for paving from September 8 - September 11. The following detours will be in place: 

• Vehicular Traffic Detours

  • Northbound Packard Street vehicles will be detoured west on East Stadium Blvd, then south on South Industrial Hwy, then west on Stimson Street, then north on South State Street back to Packard Street.

  • Southbound Packard Street vehicles will be detoured south on South State Street, then east on Stimson Street, then north on South Industrial Hwy, then east on East Stadium Blvd back to Packard Street.

• Bicycle Detours

  • Northbound Packard Street bicycles will be detoured west on Granger Avenue then north on South State Street back to Packard Street.

  • Southbound Packard Street bicycles will be detoured south on South State Street then east on Granger Avenue back to Packard Street.

• Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the north side of Packard Street.

• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
   

Contact: 

City: Adam Chludzinski, Project Engineer | 734.794.6410 ext. 43651 | [email protected]

Contractor: Cameron Evans, Project Manager | 734.255.5796 | [email protected]

Central Campus/Ross Athletic Campus

• Closure of State Street between Hoover Avenue and Packard Street (Monday, September 14 - 12 pm, Friday, September 18)  

The State Street and Hoover Avenue intersection will be closed for traffic signal and paving work September 14-18. The street will be open by noon on Friday, September 18, to accommodate the weekend events. The following closures will take place: 

Vehicular Traffic: 

• Northbound South State Street: east on Stimson Street then north on South Industrial Highway then east on East Stadium Boulevard then north on Packard Street back to South State Street.

• Southbound South State Street: south on Packard Street, west on East Stadium Boulevard, south on South Industrial Highway and west on Stimson Street back to South State Street.

• Eastbound East Hoover Avenue: north on South Division Street, then east on Hill Street back to South State Street and Packard Street.

Bicycle Traffic

• Northbound South State Street: detoured east on Granger Avenue, then north on Packard Street back to South State Street.

• Southbound South State Street: detoured south on Packard Street, then west on Granger Avenue back to South State Street.

• Eastbound  East Hoover Avenue: detoured north on South Division Street, then east on Hill Street back to South State Street and Packard Street.

   

• Pedestrians will be detoured west on East Hoover Avenue and directed to cross at the intersection of Sybil Street and East Hoover Avenue before returning to South State Street.

• Emergency vehicles should follow the posted detour.

Contact: 

Adam Chludzinski, Project Engineer | 734.794.6410 ext. 43651 | [email protected] 

Cameran Evans, Project Manager | 734.255.5796 | [email protected]

 

 

Closure of State Street and Hoover Street Intersection (Monday, September 14 - 12 pm, Friday, September 18)  

The State Street and Hoover Street intersection will be closed for traffic signal and paving work September 14-18. The Street will be open by noon on Friday, September 18, to accommodate the weekend events. 
 

Contact: 

Cameran Evans, Project Manager | 734.255.5796 | [email protected]

 

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Football Games

 

Closure of East Hoover Street between Division Street and Greene Street for Games in the 2026 Football Season (9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21)  

East Hoover Street between Division Street and Green Street will be closed effective three hours before the games and to the end of the event. 

 

Contact: Debra Williams, Operations and Special Events Manager, 734.794.6000 | [email protected]

 

Autumnal Green Fair

 

Street Closures South Main Street from William Street to Huron Street; Liberty Street from Ashley Street to Fourth Avenue; and Washington Street from Ashley Street to Fourth Avenue (2-10 pm, Friday, September 18)

South Main Street from William Street to Huron Street; Liberty Street from Ashley Street to Fourth Avenue; and Washington Street from Ashley Street to Fourth Avenue (except for traffic entering or exiting the Washington Street Parking Structure) will be closed for the 2026 Autumnal Green Fair. 
 

Contact: Debra Williams, Operations and Special Events Manager, 734.794.6000 | [email protected]