April 19, 2025

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Articles for tag: Dexter Township, Washtenaw County Road Commission

2025 Road Projects Planned for Dexter Township

Madden and Stinchfield Woods roads will be part of the two big projects for Dexter Township this upcoming road work season. The Dexter Township Board of Trustees has authorized the 2025 Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) Dexter Township Local Roads Agreement.  In updating the community in March “in the loop” monthly e-newsletter, Dexter Township said ...

DTE Work May Impact Scenic Nature of Dexter-Chelsea Road

Proposed Utility Upgrades Could Alter Dexter-Chelsea Road’s Scenic Charm DTE Energy’s plans to update its electrical infrastructure as part of a $14 million regional improvement project have drawn attention and concern from area residents. The project, aimed at reducing outage durations and bolstering reliability, includes re-routing a 40KV transmission line along Dexter-Chelsea Road between North ...

A York Township Neighborhood is looking to improve their Roads

The Timber Ridge subdivision is moving its way through the Special Assessment District process in hope of getting their roads improved. They took a big step forward at the December York Township Board meeting. The Sun Times News followed up with York Township Supervisor Chuck Tellas to ask about Timber Ridge. For SAD to happen ...

Hybrid Informational Session: Renew & Restore

Community News The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) and the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) invites the public to a hybrid informational session on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. to learn more about the renew and restore 0.5 mill four-year county-wide roads and non-motorized millage (Proposal A). WCRC encourages residents to ...

2024 County-wide Seal Coat Program

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is announcing plans to invest $1.5 million to protect approximately 30 lane miles of pavement throughout Washtenaw County during the 2024 construction season with seal coat operations. The 2024 County-wide Seal Coat program is funded through the current Four-year County-wide Roads and Non-Motorized Millage and the Michigan Transportation Fund ...

Doug Marrin

road grader smoothing out a gravel road

“Fix the Dang Gravel Roads” Event Coming to Lyndon Twp

Rev up some family fun with road talk at the Lyndon Township Hall. Yes. That’s correct. Talking about fixing our roads and family fun have been blended into one event, hopefully paving the way for smoother driving. The Lyndon Township Local Roads Advisory Committee, headed by local resident Chris Godwin, has organized a community event ...

A quiet intersection at N. Territorial Rd with a hanging traffic light and a crosswalk, flanked by residential property and bare trees under an overcast sky, leading into a gentle incline with green road signs visible in the distance.

Major Safety Overhaul for N. Territorial Rd and Dexter Town Hall Rd Intersection Begins

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is addressing longstanding safety concerns at a troublesome intersection. Construction for the much-anticipated N. Territorial Rd and Dexter Town Hall Rd Safety Improvement project is poised to begin. The project is a collaborative effort with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), with the bid awarded to the Fonson Company, ...

Update on the Upcoming Roundabout at Miller and Zeeb

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is preparing to construct a roundabout during the 2024 construction season at the intersection of Miller Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township. During construction, the intersection will be closed with detours clearly marked for commuters. WCRC hosted a virtual meeting on February 15, 2024, offering a platform for ...