WCRC Snow Plowing Priorities in Ypsilanti Township
WCRC’s winter maintenance budget is funded solely by fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees collected by the State of Michigan. This income funds all day-to-day maintenance activities including snow plowing and salting. Learn more about road funding and how it works.
View Washtenaw County's Snow Maintenance FAQs
Snow Plowing Road Priorities
WCRC performs winter maintenance in accordance with its Winter Maintenance Policy approved by the Washtenaw County Board of County Road Commissioners.
This policy includes a priority system for clearing snow and ice from roads that is based on traffic volumes, location and road classification (paved, unpaved).
During a snow/ice storm, priorities are as follows:
1. Primary Routes: The most highly traveled roads in the county.
When it’s snowing, WCRC crews focus all efforts to keep these routes clear for emergency vehicles and all travelers.
Examples: I-94, US-23, M-52, US-12, M-14, county paved roads
2. Secondary Routes: Local roads like subdivision or gravel roads.
These will be cleared once the primary routes are cleared, if it starts to snow again, WCRC crews will leave these roads to go back to primary routes.
Subdivision and gravel roads might not be cleared for a few days due to road conditions, timing and the severity of the storm.
Other WCRC Functions & Resources
- Report a Road Issue
- Road Work Updates
- Roadside Mowing & Tree Trimming FAQs: Trees that are located between the sidewalk and the road are considered within the easement.
- Permit FAQs
Follow Washtenaw County Road Commission on their social media pages for updates and reminders during snowstorms and construction seasons.
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Contact
Questions or concerns should be sent to Washtenaw County Road Commission directly at 734.761.1500 or [email protected].
This will help get your questions and concerns answered more quickly than contacting our Ypsilanti Township Civic Center Offices.