Ann Arbor, MI – Drivers in Ann Arbor should prepare for traffic adjustments as the University of Michigan begins its student move-in this week.
According to the Ann Arbor Police Department, traffic pattern changes, parking restrictions, and meter bagging will be in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, until 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. The department advises motorists to plan ahead and expect delays near campus.
The following streets will see changes during the move-in period:
- Thompson: one way southbound from East Jefferson to Packard, meters bagged.
- East Madison: one way eastbound from Packard to South State, meters bagged.
- Observatory: one way southbound from East Ann to Geddes, meters bagged.
- East Washington: one way westbound from Fletcher to Thayer, meters bagged.
- Maynard: from East Jefferson to East William, meters bagged.
- East University between Hill and Willard, meters bagged.
- Church Street between Hill and Willard, meters bagged.
- North University Court, meters bagged.
- Washington Heights: closed from Observatory to East Medical Center Drive, meters bagged.
- East Ann: one way eastbound from Zina Pitcher Place to Observatory, meters bagged.
City officials encourage drivers to follow posted signs and allow extra travel time when driving near the university.
The move-in period traditionally brings heavier traffic as thousands of students return to campus for the fall semester. Police noted the restrictions are aimed at maintaining safety and traffic flow during the high-volume week.
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