With the excitement of having Vice President Kamala Harris visit the University of Michigan, certain safety precautions are being put in place that affects transportation and parking on and around Central campus.
With this in mind, please be aware of how this may affect your daily commute on Thursday and how you can best plan ahead to minimize any inconveniences.
Last Updated: 3:32 pm 1/11/2023
Road closures updated:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, January 12
Huron Street between State Street and Glen Avenue
E. Washington Street between State Street and Fletcher Street
Fletcher Street between Huron Street and E. Washington Street
Last Updated: 10:41 am 1/11/2023
Road Closures and Detours
The following roads are all scheduled to be closed to vehicular traffic during the visit:
E Huron Street from State Street to Glen
Increased Traffic Congestion
Expect traffic congestion to be increased around Central Campus and downtown Ann Arbor. With road closures and detours, traffic may be slower than usual.
Bus Route Delays
Any buses traveling between North and Central campuses will be rerouted around closed roads on Central campus, and riders can expect delays on the following routes:
Bursley-Baits- IB to central campus- no service to Fletcher
Northwood-OB to North Campus no service to Rackham
Northwood Express IB/OB- no service to Fletcher
Commuter South- no service to BSRB and Rackham, temp stop on Church (at pharmacy for CCTC)
Diag-to-Diag IB/OB- no service to Fletcher
Crisler Express- no service to BSRB (MM Route)
Parking Structure Closures
With road closures happening, some parking structures may not be accessible (to enter or exit) leading into Thursday’s visit. The following structures may be affected:
Palmer Structure – Unaffected
Fletcher Structure – Only accessible from N. University Ave
Thayer Structure – Only accessible from N. University Ave
*Content will continue to be updated as information is made available.
