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Chelsea residents urge county to oppose widening of Werkner Road, request environmental review

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners · January 8, 2026

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Summary

More than 700 residents and business owners in Chelsea and Sylvan Township oppose a plan to widen Werkner Road by 8–12 feet, citing loss of old‑growth trees, habitat, and an absence of demonstrated safety need; they asked the board to request repair‑only work or an environmental impact assessment.

Loren Rollman (Chelsea) represented homeowners and businesses, and said a petition of over 700 people opposes the road commission's plan to widen Werkner Road by an additional 8–12 feet. Rollman said the widening would require removal of century‑old trees and homeowner land, change rural character…

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