Bethel Church Road – Scheduled Roadwork & Detours

Location: Bethel Church Road (from South New Prospect Road to the Howell Township border)

Effective Date: July 20, 2026

Construction is scheduled to begin on July 20, 2026 (weather permitting) as Jackson Township moves forward with important roadway and pedestrian safety improvements on Bethel Church Road.

Sidewalk construction and related improvements are expected to take approximately 6–8 weeks, weather permitting.

The contractor will begin at the east end of the project near the Howell Township border and progress west toward South New Prospect Road.

During this phase, motorists should expect the following traffic patterns:

Alternating Traffic

• From Claridge Drive to the Howell Township border.

Eastbound Traffic Detour

• From South New Prospect Road to Claridge Drive.
• Westbound traffic will be maintained.

Please Note: To minimize congestion and prevent backups at the South New Prospect Road intersection, these traffic patterns and detours are subject to change at the discretion of the Jackson Township Police Department Traffic Safety Unit.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes while work is underway. An enclosed map shows the detour route available for drivers wishing to avoid the construction area.

Roadway milling and repaving will follow in the fall. During that phase of the project, both directions of traffic will be detoured overnight to allow crews to work safely and efficiently while minimizing impacts to the traveling public. The Township will provide additional updates as that work approaches.

Please follow the Jackson Township Police Department for the latest traffic advisories, road closure notices, detour information, and construction updates.