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On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) began traffic signal work at the intersection of Platt Rd and Ellsworth Rd in Pittsfield Township. During the workday, the traffic signal will be in flash and should be treated like a four-way stop. The signal will be returned to full functionality at the end of each workday.
The traffic signal work will take approximately four days to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to the signal being in flash and intermittent lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.
I have to commend the Saline City manager and engineer for keeping their cool and for their professionalism during the three hour Mill Pond Dam town hall meeting.
I think what's insulting is that the city is bloating the numbers to bolster their case.
Logically, the dam has no practical use. Of course, it's going to cost more. Of course, there's a level of risk there. Of course, over some period of time, it's going to cost more to maintain than a stream.
Life cycle cost analysis is certainly appropriate when considering new assets, but it may not be as appropriate when evaluating existing assets.
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 41 and low of 30 degrees. Patchy rain nearby in the morning, light snow in the afternoon, clear in the evening,