As construction continues on Wick Road, the City of Romulus is working to provide information to voters, particularly as it relates to traffic flow on Election Day. The Wick Middle School polling location will remain accessible to the three precincts it serves via alternate routes that are available.
Construction is currently in the process to replace water mains underneath 3.5 miles of pavement on Wick Road. The project began in April 2020 and is expected to be completed in August 2021, with most of the road open to vehicles by the end of November 2020. As a result of the construction project, the City of Romulus will receive 3.5 miles of new pavement estimated at $7 million in value-at no additional cost to the city or taxpayers-for a road that was in poor condition and in need of repairs.
“We want to ensure all residents have the information they need to avoid the construction areas and have a seamless Election Day experience,” said Roberto Scappaticci, director of the Public Works Department. “We are thankful for residents' continued patience as work is under way to complete this construction project, which will secure miles of brand-new pavement at no cost to taxpayers.”
Construction will pause on Election Day and temporary pavement will be placed to allow residents to safely enter and exit Wick Middle School. Romulus has created and mailed a pamphlet and post card to residents that includes a map of the construction zone and multiple detour routes. Construction and detour signs will also be placed around the area on Election Day to help residents navigate to and from the middle school.
“I want to reassure the residents in our wonderful city, that the number one priority is maintaining election integrity which includes equitable access to polling locations,” said Romulus City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg.
“The collaboration between the mayor, his administration and the clerk's office has been tremendous in mitigating the inconvenience of the Wick Road construction. Together, we are at work to limit the impact of the commute come Nov. 3. Alternative routes and signage are being put in place so that anyone who chooses to vote, in-person, at a polling location will have access to that location,” she said.
For election information and inquiries, email elections@romulusgov.com or call the clerk's office, (734) 942-7540, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
