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Wayne County makes improvements to Dearborn bridges
Media Contact:
Megan Kirk, (313) 539-9200
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2023
WAYNE COUNTY MAKES IMPROVEMENTS TO MILLER AND ROTUNDA BRIDGES IN CITY OF DEARBORN
Wayne County Department of Public Service to start important road rehabilitation improvements to Miller and Rotunda Bridges over the railroad in the City of Dearborn
WHAT'S BEING DONE?
This project will consist of bridge reconstruction including removal and replacement on Miller Road and Rotunda Road over the railroad in the City of Dearborn, Wayne County
WHEN WILL WORK TAKE PLACE?
Preliminary construction on the Miller-Rotunda bridge replacement project is expected to begin on Monday, November 20th, 2023.
The contractor plans to build a temporary crossing for access to Ford Gate 6 on the south end of Miller Road. This paving work is expected to take about three to four weeks, with completion anticipated in early December. This temporary work will facilitate access for the upcoming construction.
Demolition work is expected to begin over the winter. The project is expected to conclude in Summer of 2026.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
During construction, posted detours will be as follows:
Miller Road Posted detour:
· Northbound: Northbound Miller Road traffic will be detoured with signage utilizing Eastbound Eagle Pass to Northbound Wyoming Avenue to Westbound Michigan Avenue (US-12) and ending at Miller Road.
· Southbound: Southbound Miller Road traffic will be detoured with signage utilizing Eastbound Michigan Avenue (US-12) to Southbound Wyoming Avenue to Westbound Eagle Pass and ending at Miller Road.
Miller Road via Oakman Boulevard Posted detour:
· Southbound: Southbound Oakman Boulevard traffic will be detoured with signage utilizing Northbound Miller Road to Eastbound Michigan Avenue (US-12) to Southbound Wyoming Avenue to Westbound Eagle Pass and ending at Miller Road.
Miller Road via Rotunda Drive Posted detour:
· Northbound: Eastbound Rotunda Drive traffic will be detoured with signage utilizing Eastbound Rotunda/Schaefer Cutover Road to Northbound Schaefer Road to Eastbound Michigan Avenue (US-12) and ending at Miller Road.
· Southbound: Eastbound Rotunda Drive traffic will be detoured with signage utilizing Eastbound Rotunda/Schaefer Cutover Road to Southbound Schaefer Road to Eastbound Mellon Street to Eastbound Dix Avenue and ending at Miller Road.
Miller Road notes:
· Miller Road, south of Rotunda Drive, will be open to local traffic only between Eagle Pass and Ford Motor Company Gate 6.
· Miller Road, north of Rotunda Drive, will be open to local traffic only between Southern Avenue and Oakman/Prospect St.
· Plant traffic can access I-94 Freeway at Michigan Avenue (US-12). To get to I-94 use the northbound Miller Road detour route.
Reduced speeds and load restrictions may be posted. Access will be maintained to all residents and businesses for the duration for the project.
Flaggers will be present as needed; please use caution when traveling through work zones.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
· Project Ombudsman - Local Agency Bridge Bundle Program, (M) 517 348 3982, Ombudsman@rsandh.com
· Contact the 24-hour customer service center at 888.ROAD.CREW (1-888-762-3273)
· Visit - www.waynecounty.com
· Residents and visitors can subscribe to email notifications of bridge updates, construction and maintenance updates and news in their communities via waynecounty.com (https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/publicservices/roads/road-construction-updates.aspx)
· Residents and visitors can subscribe to receive push notification updates to their cell phones by downloading the Wayne County Mobile app. The app is available in the Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wayne-county-mobile/id1449796370?ls=1) and Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waynecounty.wcMobileApp)
ABOUT WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES
The Department of Public Services consists of six divisions, which include Administration, Engineering, Equipment, Parks, Roads, and Environmental Services. The department oversees, maintains, and operates the county's unique assets and complex infrastructure for nearly 2 million residents.
