State Street Project

State Street Drawing

State Street is one of the most diverse downtown streets, bordering the University of Michigan’s central campus, it is the quintessential intersection of town and gown. This project will:

Improve safety, accessibility, and ease of navigation for all users
Prioritize pedestrians given the high volume of pedestrian activity
Enhance street lighting
Accommodate bus and service truck access
Support special events and street closures
Reflect State Street’s distinct character and context
Improve drainage and better manage stormwater
Create more space for business activities
Provide more flexible curbside zones
Repair critical infrastructure and utilities
Complete the bikeway link from William Street to North University

This project is being done in coordination and collaboration with Phase 1 of a critical City of Ann Arbor water main replacement project. The project limits are State Street between William and Huron. Construction will take place over two seasons:

June – Labor Day 2022: Full reconstruction of the street, streetscape, and intersections with curbless design from William to just north of North University. Water main replacement from William to Liberty.

February 27, 2023 – Labor Day 2023: Full reconstruction with curbless design and streetscape from North University to Washington and street resurfacing from Washington to Huron.

If you would like to receive construction updates via email please contact Maura Thomson, mthomson@a2dda.org. Ongoing construction updates can also be found on the State Street construction Facebook page.

drawing of state street Ann Arbor

State Street, between William and Washington, will be home to Ann Arbor’s first curbless street. Curbless streets provide maximum flexibility of the curbside and accessibility to the sidewalk for all people. Planned safety improvements include: