February Construction Update
Since work began on the Bank Intercounty Drain in 2025, over 1.5 miles of pipe have been installed and 40 structures set. Structures are either concrete manholes or catch basins that the storm sewer pipes are connected to.
Continue reading for updates on each construction division.
Abatement and Demolition
Abatement and demolition are nearly complete on the former school, located at 4300 W. Saginaw Highway. The inside of the building is completely stripped and gutted. Once the building is demolished, the location will become the site of a large stormwater detention pond.
Stormwater Detention Ponds
Excavation for the stormwater detention pond is still in progress as weather permits. Once weather conditions are more favorable, hauling of dirt from the site will increase.
Outlet Storm Sewer Replacement
The contractor is currently installing the main storm sewer line in the backyards of properties on Clark Road. They are approaching the connection structure at the stormwater detention pond (location of the former school).
Neighborhood Storm Sewer Pipe Replacement
Contractors look forward to resuming work near Hume and St. Joseph Highway in the spring when weather conditions are more favorable. Currently, the contractor is installing storm sewer pipe near the Hume and Otis intersection.
Property owners along Hume and Otis will maintain access to their houses throughout the stormwater pipe installation process on the street. If there are any residents with questions regarding access, please let us know.
Traffic Alert
TRAFFIC ALERT
W. Saginaw Hwy Lane Closure
W. Saginaw Highway has a single lane closure for westbound traffic between Clark and Robbins roads, Monday-Friday. There is no lane closure on Saturdays and Sundays.
Crews will provide property owners impacted by utility disruptions with a minimum of two days' notice by going door-to-door. If no one answers, they will leave a Bank ICD doorhanger with additional information.
The Bank ICD construction map is continually updated to show road closures, traffic patterns and construction zones. Visit the map for the most up-to-date information.
Safety First
Remember to follow posted detour signs and keep a safe distance from ongoing work to protect yourself and our workers.
Question or Concerns?
For questions about construction work, email construction@bankdrain.org.
If you need to report an urgent but non-life-threatening matter related to construction of the Bank Intercounty Drain please call the Construction Manager, Eric Deibel at (517) 312-1459.
The information in this blog post came from an email sent out on 11/24/25. To register for email updates for the Bank Intercounty Drain project, click here.