WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A pair of historic wrought-iron bridges traversing the Huron River just outside Ann Arbor are slated for rehabilitation work and a new coat of paint this spring. The metal truss bridges at East Delhi Road in Scio Township and Maple Road in Ann Arbor Township, both along Huron River Drive, are among the oldest in Michigan, according to a state bridge database.
mlive.comWASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A project underway to extend a multi-use pathway along Zeeb Road in Scio Township, linking it with Washtenaw County’s Border-to-Border trail, and plans to increase pedestrian safety where the road crosses I-94 are receiving a $1.5-million boost. State Rep. Donna Lasinksi, D-Scio Township, who serves as the House minority leader in Lansing, secured the money in the Michigan state budget for this fiscal year. She told local leaders at the Scio Township Board of Trustees’ Tuesday, Oct. 12 meeting that it will help “close the funding gap” for the Zeeb Road pathway and accelerate construction by a full year. Another $750,000 in the budget will also jumpstart a proposal to add a barrier between pedestrians, bicycles and traffic on the Zeeb Road bridge crossing I-94, as well as pedestrian-activated signals on either side. The Zeeb Road pathway extension involves a pedestrian bridge over the Huron River and a rail crossing, both of which could cause delays.
mlive.comYPSILANTI, MI — A 21-year-old Detroit man was killed overnight in a shooting in Ypsilanti, police said. Gunshots were reported at approximately 1 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, in the 800 block of Huron River Drive, according to a press release from the Ypsilanti Police Department. Once officers arrived at the scene, they found the 21-year-old victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital by EMS but was later pronounced dead from his injuries. Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call Ypsilanti police at 734-787-2356 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 SPEAK UP.
mlive.comANN ARBOR, MI – A car caught fire early Friday morning shortly after it veered off the road and crashed into a tree in Ann Arbor. Rescue crews were called at 3:26 a.m. July 23, to Huron River Drive near Bird Road for a report of a single-vehicle crash with injuries, according to the Ann Arbor Fire Department. Fire crews arrived at the scene to find the car fully engulfed in flames, officials said. The Ann Arbor Police Department and Huron Valley Ambulance assisted at the scene. More from MLive:Tension grows between parents, Ann Arbor schools on expansion of school-aged child care‘They don’t give a damn about us.’ Debate over Ann Arbor renter rights heats up‘Best value’ ballot proposal headed to Ann Arbor voters
mlive.comANN ARBOR – Sure signs of spring in town include an increase in doodles from chalk artist David Zinn, cyclists on Huron River Drive, tulips sprouting from the ground and, of course, the opening of Blank Slate Creamery for the season. Blank Slate opened its walk-up window on Wednesday serving up scoops of its handcrafted ice cream, sundaes, floats, baked goods and more. New flavors include Chocolate Covered Strawberry and Brandy Old Fashioned -- a creamy brandy base with orange, bitters and maraschino cherries blended throughout. 🥳 come enjoy this beautiful weather and get some deliciously creamy ice cream! To place an order and see everything Blank Slate has to offer, click here.
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Safety improvements along Wagner Road between Liberty Road and Huron River Drive in Lodi and Scio Townships will cause road closures this summer, the Washtenaw County Road Commission announced. The safety improvements expected to begin in early-summer 2021 include: the replacement of two crossroad culverts on Wagner Road south of Liberty Road in Scio Township; construction of left-turn lanes on Wagner Road at Waters Road in Lodi Township; installation of a flashing beacon at the intersection of Wagner Road and Waters Road; and the installation of centerline corrugations and new pavement markings along the entire section of Wagner Road. The absence of the trees will accommodate proper drainage and a more modern road design, the road commission said. The South Wagner Road and W Waters Road intersection will be closed to all traffic. The Washtenaw County Road Commission will hold a virtual public information meeting on Monday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom.
mlive.comHURON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A man was killed Thursday after several automobile thefts at a Wayne County rail yard. Police said several people tried to steal cars and one ended up in a nearby pond. At about 4 a.m., Huron Township police got a call about several people trying to steal cars from the CSX Rail Yard on Pennsylvania Road, between Huron River Drive and I-275. At some point, one of the drivers lost control and the vehicle ended up overturned in a pond on the properties. CSX Transportation said three of the stolen cars have been recovered and thanked officers from the Romulus and Huron Township police departments for their quick response.
Thieves try to steal cars from rail yard in Huron Township; 1 vehicle ends up in pondPublished: October 22, 2020, 12:15 pmThieves attempted to steal several vehicles Thursday morning from a rail yard along Pennsylvania Road between Huron River Drive and I-275.
HURON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Thieves attempted to steal several vehicles Thursday morning from a rail yard along Pennsylvania Road between Huron River Drive and I-275. One of the vehicles ended up in a pond on the property. It’s not clear if anyone suffered injuries. Police swarmed the area Thursday morning. CSX Transportation is investigating.
ANN ARBOR – Our annual Fall Photo Challenge is back! The fall colors are close to peak and we want to see your best shots around Tree Town. Whether you stopped on Huron River Drive to see the trees along the river or snapped a shot in your own backyard, we want to see the moments you’ve captured this season. Submit as many photos as you want through Thursday, Oct. 22. The winners will be selected next week and will be featured on Local 4′s morning show Live in the D.Tell us where in Ann Arbor your pictures were taken below:Here’s a look at last year’s winners.
ROCKWOOD, Mich. The Rockwood Police Department announced Thursday morning that residents can resume normal activity after a shelter-in-place order was issued Wednesday night amid a chemical fire. Police shared in a Facebook post that Huron River Drive is open to regular traffic and residents can open windows and use air conditioning again. Rockford residents living on Huron River Drive between Lamont Street and Truman Road were advised to shelter in place or evacuate the city on Wednesday evening after the R.J. Marshall Company building caught fire. Officials say the fire department responded to a report of an explosion, but are unsure what caused the fire as of Wednesday. One fire fighter was taken to a hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion, but no other injuries were reported.
ROCKWOOD, Mich. Officials are urging residents in Rockwood to evacuate or shelter in place due to a fire Wednesday. The Rockwood Fire Department is battling a fire on Huron River Drive. Residents that live on Huron River Drive -- between Lamont Street and Truman Road -- are being advised to evacuate the area. Monroe County officials are contacting residents in the area, recommending that they shelter in place or evacuate if they live within one mile of the fire. The Rockwood Community Center, located at 32001 Fort Street, is open and is accepting residents who need a place to go.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. If youre one of the many people returning to Ann Arbor after the holiday weekend, there are new road closures to look out for, along with posted detours. Below is an announcement from the city of Ann Arbor:Bird Road between Newport Road and Huron River Drive7 a.m. Monday, July 6-5 p.m. Friday, August 21. Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 6, Bird Road will be closed to through traffic between Newport Road and Huron River Drive for retaining wall work. Eastbound Bird Road vehicle traffic will be detoured northward on Newport Road to Foster Road, then north on Foster Road to West Huron River Drive, and southeast on West Huron River Drive. Westbound Bird Road vehicle traffic will be detoured northwesterly on West Huron River Drive to Foster Road, then south on Foster Road to Newport Road, and east/southeast on Newport Road.
HURON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery Tuesday morning at a gas station in Huron Township. It happened at a station on Huron River Drive and Waltz Road. The building sustained significant damage. It's unclear exactly what they got away with. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery Tuesday morning at a gas station in Huron Township. It happened at a station on Huron River Drive and Waltz Road. The building sustained significant... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
ANN ARBOR - It's the official end of summer, and if you have opted for a staycation this Labor Day, here are some fun ideas to make the most of your three-day weekend right here in your backyard. Take a food tourBy the Sidewalk Food Tours will be offering its Classic Ann Arbor tour Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read: By the Sidewalk: Ann Arbor's newest food tourBy the Sidewalk Food Tours meet at 117 W. Washington St. in front of Frita Batidos. The Michigan Wolverines student section and marching band at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Read: Dancing in the Streets to turn downtown Ann Arbor into dance floor in early SeptemberAll About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
