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US-23 at Willis Road closures in Washtenaw County start May 15

May 12, 2023

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will have various ramp closures in place at US-23 at Willis Road for ramp rebuilding work in Washtenaw County beginning Monday, May 15. 

County:
Washtenaw

Highway:
US-23

Closest city:
Ypsilanti

Start date:
7 a.m.
Monday, May 15, 2023

Completion date:
12 a.m.
Thursday, June 15, 2023

Traffic restrictions:
Southbound US-23 to Willis Road will be detoured via US-12, to Platt Road, back to Willis Road.

Eastbound and westbound Willis Road at US-23 will be detoured via Platt Road, to US-12, and southbound US-23.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 876 jobs.

Safety benefit:
Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation University Region

Media Contact:

Aaron Jenkins

MDOT University Region Media Representative

JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov

517-243-9075

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