ANN ARBOR (WWJ) — The Ann Arbor City Council approved $21.6 million Tuesday for a series of road, utility, and mobility projects across the city, with construction expected between April and November 2026.
The funding will support major street resurfacing, neighborhood upgrades, and essential infrastructure improvements aimed at making Ann Arbor’s streets safer and more accessible for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Projects include reconstruction of Ann Street from North First to North Fifth Avenue and Packard Street from South Main to State Street, with new water mains, asphalt pavement, sidewalk ramps, bike lanes, and traffic signal upgrades. In the Bryant Pattengill East neighborhood, the city will replace aging water mains and storm drains and resurface several streets, including Needham, Medford, and Buckingham Roads. The East Huron River Drive retaining wall will also be replaced, along with the road above it.
Citywide resurfacing and preventative maintenance are planned for 9.7 lane miles of major and local streets. The work will include crack sealing, hot mix asphalt patching, and cape sealing treatments to extend pavement life.
“This investment reflects our continued commitment to maintaining and modernizing Ann Arbor’s infrastructure,” said City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. “The construction paid for by these funds will deliver safer streets, smoother roads and more reliable services for our residents and businesses.”
Construction timelines and detour information will be shared soon. Residents and businesses can expect temporary impacts on streets under construction.