SOUTH MAIN STREET

ANN ARBOR, MI — The development team behind a 450-unit apartment complex coming to Ann Arbor’s South Main Street has unveiled new design drawings inspired by the University of Michigan’s Big House just down the street. Once known as the Valhalla development because of its location off Valhalla Drive, the complex approved by the city last year is now rebranded as the Arbour on Main, with refinements to make the project greener and incorporate local contextual cues.

ANN ARBOR, MI — For anyone who noticed flames and smoke coming from a house off South Main Street in the last couple days, there’s no reason to be alarmed — that was just an Ann Arbor Fire Department training exercise. And it signals a big new development coming.

Following violent storms blamed for killing at least three people, Southerners cleared fallen trees from roadways and began cleaning up debris from homes and buildings smashed by suspected tornadoes as forecasters warned more violent weather was likely on the way.

Authorities say one person is dead in Georgia and another in Texas amid damaging storms, high winds and tornadoes around the South.

ANN ARBOR, MI — The city of Ann Arbor is seeking public feedback on a South Main Street road-diet experiment before deciding whether to make it permanent. The city has launched an online survey that is open through 5 p.m. March 21.

Drivers can anticipate the closures to start three hours before the noon game.

Drivers will run into congestion on Friday as the 20th annual Mayor’s Green Fair closes three streets.

On Saturday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will be closed due to an evening football game at the Big House and a morning ceremony in honor of 9/11.

Former Farmington Hills firefighter Michael Harvey and his daughter Rachel, were among a handful of good Samaritans springing into action when they noticed an Ann Arbor home going up in flames Saturday night.

At 8:02 p.m. on Saturday, firefighters received multiple calls about a fire at a two-story structure located on South Main Street, north of Pauline Boulevard.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Firefighters are battling a house fire in Ann Arbor. As of 8:22 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, a two-story house in the 1000 block of South Main Street between Hoover Street and Pauline Boulevard was on fire. Video footage recorded by an MLive employee showed flames emanating from the structure’s roof, with firefighters dousing them with water. It is unknown at this time if any injuries have been reported. MLive was unable to reach the Ann Arbor Fire Department for comment.

On Saturday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will be closed due to an evening football game at the Big House and a morning ceremony in honor of 9/11.

Beware of these street closures and parking restrictions on game day on Sept. 4.

Michigan Stadium will continue to offer walk-in vaccination appointments this week.

Check out The Morrie on South Main Street in Royal Oak. Watch the video above to learn about the menu. More: Tasty Tuesday page

ANN ARBOR – An estimated 50 gallons of sanitary sewage was released onto South Main Street on Wednesday morning after a contractor’s attempt to divert the sanitary sewer flow failed. This is the second incident to occur at the same site since Feb. 22, when an estimated 10,000 gallons of sewage was released onto South Main Street as a result of a failure during an ongoing sanitary sewer relining project. “The pipe was diverting sanitary sewer flow while the contractor cleaned the sanitary sewer main in advance of lining the pipe,” reads a news release. The contractor will be charged with all costs to the city related to the incident. The city of Ann Arbor notified the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy of the incident, in accordance with protocols.

ANN ARBOR – UPDATE: All lanes of this area of S. Main Street have reopened. Read: City of Ann Arbor: Sanitary sewer overflow caused South Main Street shutdown on MondayIf you’re heading out of the house any time soon, avoid South Main Street. Currently all lanes are closed between Madison and Packard as crews work to repair a sanitary sewer line, according to an update from the city of Ann Arbor. It is unclear at this time when the work will be completed, but we will update this story when the issue is resolved. For more information about road and lane closures in Ann Arbor, including a real time map of the city’s streets and highways, click here.

ANN ARBOR – The city will be closing both directions of South Main Street between East William Street and Packard Street on Thursday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to facilitate crane work. The city has posted this detour map so drivers are aware of what to expect. The closure will only affect a one-block stretch of road, but with Main Street being a major thoroughfare, the detours may slightly slow your commute. Access will be maintained for local businesses at all times during the construction work while pedestrians will also be detoured along the same route as vehicles. Emergency vehicles are also advised to take the posted detour below:

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – If you are planning to use Packard Street when heading downtown next week, expect a detour. On Monday, Jan. 11, traffic on Packard Street between South Fourth Avenue and South Main Street will be detoured to make room for utility work on the west side of the road. Westbound drivers will be detoured north on South Fourth Avenue, west on East William Street and then onto South Main Street, according to a notice on the city of Ann Arbor traffic website. During the closure, pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the south side of Packard Street but emergency vehicles must follow the posted detour. Want to see more Ann Arbor traffic?

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Crews are rerouting traffic along Ann Arbor’s Packard Street for construction. From South Fourth Avenue to South Main Street, crews will shift westbound traffic starting Monday, Jan. 11, to Saturday, Jan 16, according to a news release. Westbound traffic is being detoured north on South Fourth Avenue, west on East William Street then back to South Main Street. Pedestrian traffic is being maintained on the south side of Packard Street. Ann Arbor transit system to restore Ypsilanti services, update routesSava’s owner launches The Boro takeout cafe in Dixboro VillageZingerman’s offers virtual cooking, wine tasting and floral classes

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Traffic in the downtown Ann Arbor area will be rerouted for various construction projects. New segment opens along Border-to-Border trail in Ann Arbor areaNorthbound traffic will be rerouted east onto Packard Street, north on South Fourth Avenue, west on East William Street and back to South Main Street. Southbound traffic will be rerouted east on East William Street, south on South Fourth Avenue, west on Packard Street and back South Main Street. Eastbound traffic on Madison will be detoured north on Main Street and southeast on Packard Street. Westbound traffic along East Madison Street will be directed northwest on Packard Street and south on Main Street.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Two streets in downtown Ann Arbor will be closed on Monday, complicating your commute and rerouting traffic. Detoured Northbound traffic will go east onto Packard Street, north on South Fourth Avenue, west on East William Street and return to South Main Street. Businesses will still be accessible, according to a city of Ann Arbor notice. Local traffic will have access to the area but will be detoured, according to the notice from the city of Ann Arbor. Want to see more Ann Arbor traffic?

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ANN ARBOR, MI -- Crews are shifting traffic for construction projects in Ann Arbor starting Monday. Traffic on Wall Street, from Maiden Lane Court to Broadway Street, is being rerouted at 7 a.m. Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 13, for sanitary sewer construction work necessary to complete a new parking structure between Maiden Lane Court and Wall Street, according to a news release. Northwest-bound Wall Street traffic is being detoured at Maiden Lane Court to continue to Maiden Lane Court to Broadway Street, Plymouth Road or Moore Street. Southeast Wall Street traffic is being maintained. Detour map for Wall Street in Ann ArborCity of Ann ArborAlso at 9 a.m. Nov. 9, traffic is being rerouted on East William Street, between South Main Street and South Fourth Avenue.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Expect delays next Monday when two new road closures in downtown Ann Arbor begin. Northwest-bound traffic will use Maiden Lane to access Broadway Street, Plymouth Road or Moore Street. At 9 a.m. the same day, East William Street between South Main Street and South Fourth Avenue will close for ten days for road work. Eastbound traffic on West William Street will be detoured to South Main Street, Packard Street, South Fourth Avenue and onto East William Street. Traffic coming in the opposite direction will do the reverse by detouring to South Fourth Avenue, Packard Street, South Main Street and then to West William Street.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Two downtown Ann Arbor streets will be limited to traffic through 2022 for the construction of a new residential building. Northbound South Main Street, from Packard to East William Street, and East William Street, from South Main Street to South Fourth Avenue, will be closed to make room for the project, according to a news release. A stretch of the eastbound lane on East William Street will also close to provide a pedestrian access tunnel from South Main Street to the alley between South Main Street and South Fourth Avenue, according to a news release. Traffic is not expected to be significantly affected on East William Street, according to the city. Ann Arbor SPARK to host ‘Tech Homecoming’ virtual job fairAnn Arbor transit system seeks public feedback on new buses11 ways to celebrate Halloween in Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Roads near The Big House will close and be converted to vehicle-free zones for four University of Michigan home football games. The Ann Arbor City Council approved the closure of the northbound lane of South Main Street between Pauline and Stadium boulevards at its Monday, Oct. 19 meeting. The university will also close East Keech Street between South Main Street and Kipke Drive. The area will be restricted at “police-controlled access points" depending on individuals needing to enter or leave properties along South Main Street. Drivers heading north on South Main Street will be detoured west on Stadium Boulevard, north on Seventh Street, west on Pauline Boulevard and back to Main Street.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- An initiative to reconfigure roads to promote distancing during the coronavirus pandemic is ending in some areas outside of downtown Ann Arbor. The Ann Arbor City Council approved the Healthy Streets initiative in July, allowing leaders to repurpose parking or travel lanes to accommodate spaces for pedestrians and cyclists or establishing barricades to allow only local traffic to access neighborhoods. Divided Ann Arbor council approves plan to reconfigure streets during pandemic‘Healthy streets’ plan to slow traffic in Ann Arbor residential areasCouncil members cited safety concerns from drivers entering the repurposed areas in their reasons for ending the initiative. “I’ve noticed a number of cars, where they paused at the barricade, they’ve thought about it, then they appear to be driving in the Healthy Street lane,” Council Member Kathy Griswold, D-2nd Ward, said. Updates on the Healthy Streets program are available on the city’s website.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Beginning Wednesday, two road closures will join the list of construction and traffic projects impacting traffic flow around downtown Ann Arbor. Below is the city of Ann Arbor announcement:South Fifth Avenue at John StreetWednesday, Sept. 9Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Southbound Fifth Avenue traffic will be detoured west on Madison Street, south on Main Street, and east on Hill Street back to Fifth Avenue. Northbound Fifth Avenue traffic will be detoured west on Hill Street, north on South Main Street, and east on East Madison Street to South Fifth Avenue. Westbound vehicle traffic on Washington Street traveling towards First Street will be detoured southbound on Main Street, westbound on Liberty Street, then northbound on Third Street back to Washington Street.

ANN ARBOR - While we still have a few weeks until college football starts up again, another type of football is coming to Michigan Stadium this weekend. On Saturday at 5 p.m., FC Barcelona will face off against SSC Napoli in a friendly LaLiga-Serie A Cup game. The same protocols apply as home football game days, according to the city of Ann Arbor. Starting on Friday at 5 p.m., construction on South State Street will be suspended temporarily to open the street in both directions. Road work and closures will start up again Monday at 9 a.m.All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - With summer in full swing, road closure season is also booming throughout Ann Arbor. The intersection of Fuller Road and Fuller Court will be closed to traffic for the construction of an electrical duct bank. Fuller Court will only be accessible by the eastern intersection with Fuller Road by Glazier Way. Greene Street from Hoover Avenue to Kipke DriveToday to Aug. 30, 2019Greene Street will be closed from East Hoover Avenue to the north end of Kipke Drive. Northbound traffic on Greene Street will be rerouted to Main Street and Hill Street while southbound traffic will be detoured to Hill Street and Main Street.