City of Dexter, Michigan - Government

06/12/2026

For the week of June 8th, the contractor delivered and installed traffic control devices and removed brick pavers at the intersection of Broad St. and Main St. The City has been informed that the contractor will return the morning of Saturday, June 13th to install matting in the area of the removed bricks to allow for the sidewalk intersections at Main St. and Broad St. to be re-opened.

Planned work for the week of June 15th includes site concrete removals (such as portions of existing raised landscape beds), and pouring concrete at the removed sidewalk ramp locations at the intersection of Main St. and Broad St. Once concrete is poured, the sidewalk intersections will be completely closed while the concrete cures, and pedestrians will be directed to use the posted pedestrian detours.

06/11/2026

**Downtown businesses are open during construction!**

On Thursday, June 11th, the City's contractor delivered construction warning signage downtown in anticipation of the start of sidewalk ramp construction tomorrow, Friday, June 12th. The sidewalk construction anticipated to begin tomorrow will include the removal and replacement of crosswalk ramps at select intersections downtown. This construction will involve temporary lane closures immediately adjacent to the sidewalk ramp removals while work is taking place. To maintain pedestrian access during that time, the replacement of sidewalk road crossings will be phased, with the first phase including one crossing at Alpine St./Main St. and one crossing at Broad St./Main St.; and the second phase including two crossings at Broad St/Main St. The construction schedule is tentative and weather-dependent.

This phase of the project does not involve a full closure of Main Street. A full closure of Main Street will be required later in the summer when the contractor is completing the road milling and resurfacing of the street surface. When that limited date range is known, it will be publicized through the City's e-mail update, Facebook, and website. Until that time, the contractor has been directed to keep the road as open as possible, recognizing that temporary lane closures will be required to maintain the safety of the construction crews.

06/05/2026

Summer Construction Updates

Main Street Resurfacing

Work on the Main Street project is anticipated to start the week of June 8, 2026. Initial work will include traffic control signage and devices being installed and targeted sidewalk construction. The sidewalk construction will include the removal and replacement of crosswalk ramps at select intersections downtown. To maintain pedestrian access during that time, the replacement of sidewalk road crossings will be phased, with the first phase including one crossing at Alpine St./Main St. and one crossing at Broad St./Main St.; and the second phase including two crossings at Broad St/Main St. Construction schedule is tentative and weather-dependent.

This is a friendly reminder that throughout construction, downtown businesses will be open!

Washtenaw County Road Commission Roundabout

The following work is currently taking place as a part of the WCRC roundabout project:

Sidewalk construction at Baker Rd./Main St., Meadow View Dr./Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., and Dan Hoey Rd./Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd. is anticipated to begin on or after June 11th.
Work will continue at the Island Lake Rd and Dexter-Pinckney Rd intersection installing curb lines and adding turn lames.
Work has begun on Island Lake Rd between Dexter-Chelsea Rd and Dexter-Pinckney Rd.
Underground stormwater structures are being installed and pavement is being removed.

Island Lake Rd between Dexter-Pinckney Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd remains closed to all traffic (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians). Please follow the posted detours.

For more information, visit the Washtenaw County Road Commission Projects Page.

Dexter-Chelsea Trail

Construction has begun on the City side of Mill Creek. The boardwalk between the Main Street Bridge and the parking lot at the end of Grand Street near Forest Lawn Cemetery has been closed, and a portion of the boardwalk has been removed. This portion of the trail will be closed for the duration of the project, with a detour posted for the following route highlighted by the green line in the image below. As for parking, the red polygon indicates the portion of the parking lot closed for construction staging and the green box showing where parking is still available in the lot.

06/01/2026

What's happening this month at City Hall for June. Please note that City Hall’s schedule may change due to holidays or last minute cancellations.
📅 Stay up to date by checking our Master Calendar: https://dextermi.gov/calendar.php

05/28/2026

Waiting for the Bridge-A Dexter Story

Meet Ben-he has a smile that says it all. 🚴

On May 14th, the City of Dexter celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Border to Border Trail connector at Mill Creek with the old Bell Road Bridge-a project led by Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission and Huron Waterloo Pathways that will connect our Dexter community to the regional trail network.

A mile of new non-motorized Border to Border Trail pathway will be constructed from the county's Miller-Smith Preserve, a nature preserve off Dexter-Chelsea Road west of Parker Road, right into the heart of Dexter.

This is Part 1 of Ben's story. Stay tuned this summer and fall as the Bell Road Bridge trail connector becomes a reality-and Ben finally gets his chance to ride over it! 🎬

Share this with someone who loves Dexter as much as Ben does. 🙌

05/27/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DEXTER VOTERS!

The City of Dexter is changing how absentee ballot applications are handled. Here's what you need to know:

✅ 1. The Permanent Absent Voter 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 List ends after the 2026 election cycle-AV 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 will NO longer be automatically mailed to you before each election.

✅ 2. The easiest solution? Join the Permanent Mail Ballot List! Simply check the box on any AV ballot application that reads "I want to vote absentee in all future elections": your ballot will be sent automatically every election, requiring no extra steps.

✅ 3. Snowbirds, college students & frequent travelers on the Permanent Mail Ballot list: your ballot goes to your registered address and WILL NOT be forwarded. Update your mailing address before you travel to make sure you receive it!

To apply or sign up, visit www.Michigan.gov/Vote or www.Michigan.gov/Elections, or contact our City Clerk's office directly at: 734-253-2611.

Make sure to vote in August and November! 🗳️

05/26/2026

🏃 Dexter-Ann Arbor Marathon day is almost here-road closure heads-up for our neighbors!

On Sunday May 31st, 2026, the Dexter-Ann Arbor Marathon kicks off at 8:30 AM from Creekside Intermediate School on Baker Road. To keep runners and drivers safe, please plan ahead for the following rolling closures:

🚧 Baker Rd (Dan Hoey → Ann Arbor St): 6:00–9:00 AM
🚧 Ann Arbor St (Baker → Edison): 8:20–8:40 AM
🚧 Dover St (Ann Arbor St → 4th St): 8:20–8:45 AM
🚧 4th St (Dover → Broad St): 8:20–8:45 AM
🚧 Broad St (4th → 3rd St): 8:20–8:50 AM
🚧 3rd St (Broad → Central): 8:20–8:50 AM
🚧 Central St (4th St → West Joy/Huron River/Mast Rd): 8:20–8:50 AM
🚧 Huron River Drive (Mast → Zeeb): 8:20–9:30 AM (longest closure)

All roads will reopen as soon as runners have passed. We appreciate your patience-and hope you'll come out to cheer on the runners! 🎉

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Trash Collection Delayed

Trash/compost/recycle collection the week of May 25, 2026 will be delayed until Tuesday, May 26, 2026 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

05/22/2026

City Council Petition Filing Deadline

The filing deadline for candidates to be included on the November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot is Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The following City Council positions will appear on the ballot:

- One (1) Regular-Term (4-Years) Mayor position
- Three (3) Regular-Term (4-Years) City Council Member positions
- One (1) Partial-Term (2-Years) City Council Member position

The qualifications for these offices are as follows:

(1) A candidate must be a registered elector residing within the boundaries of the City of Dexter for a minimum of one year prior to the date of the Election; and
(2) Submit an Affidavit of Identity and City/Township Nonpartisan Nominating Petition bearing the signatures of a minimum of 15 (maximum of 30) qualified electors residing within the boundaries of the City of Dexter.

All petitions and forms may be obtained at Dexter City Hall, 3515 Broad St., Dexter, MI 48130. For more information, please contact the Dexter City Clerk at (734) 580-2240.