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Charter Township of Washington
Monday August 10th, 2026 :: 07:44 p.m. EDT

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Southbound M-53 (Van Dyke) south of 32 Mile Rd closed Aug. 12th for several days. Follow detour, allow extra time, drive safely.

TRAFFIC ALERT: SOUTHBOUND M-53 CLOSURE AT 32 MILE ROAD

Location: M-53 (Van Dyke) & 32 Mile Road, Washington Township

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that southbound M-53 (Van Dyke), south of 32 Mile Road, will be closed from August 12 through August 19 to allow for sanitary sewer infrastructure work associated with a Washington Township project.

Detour Route:

  • Westbound 34 Mile Road to Fisher Road
  • Southbound Fisher Road to 32 Mile Road
  • Eastbound 32 Mile Road to Mound Road
  • Southbound Mound Road to 30 Mile Road
  • Eastbound 30 Mile Road back to southbound M-53

Northbound M-53 will remain open, and local access will be maintained.

Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, follow posted detour signs, allow additional travel time, and use caution around construction crews and other motorists.

We understand this closure may cause temporary inconvenience, and we appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation while this important sewer infrastructure work is completed.

For additional information, please contact the Washington Township Department of Public Works at 586-786-0010.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

Sebastian “Sam” Previti
Supervisor
Charter Township of Washington
[email protected]

Address/Location
Charter Township of Washington
57900 Van Dyke
Washington, MI 48094

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 586-786-0010

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