RCOC - Road Commission for Oakland County

07/09/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/09/2021 10:49

PROJECTS THAT COULD DELAY TRAFFIC ON RCOC ROADS JULY 9 AND JULY 16 OR MIGHT START SHORTLY THEREAFTER

The following projects may cause traffic delays on Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) roads between July 9 and July 16 or may start shortly thereafter.

It is RCOC's goal to conduct road improvement projects in a way that interferes with traffic as little as possible. This list includes both Road Commission projects and projects conducted by others, under permit, on roads under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission.

Please note: This information is subject to change. Projects can change from day to day, and traffic delays can develop in a matter of minutes due to weather, emergency situations, etc.

The project list is attached.

Additional information about current and upcoming projects can also be viewed on the RCOC website: 2021 RCOC ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (http://www.rcocweb.org/189/Road-Projects).

2021 RCOC Road Construction and Permit Work Status (7/9/21 update)

ROAD

PROJECT LIMITS

COMMUNITY

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

CLOSURE

DETOUR

CONTRACTOR

PROJECT START

ESTIMATED COMPLETION

PROJECT INFORMATION

12 Mile Road

Lahser Road to Evergreen Road

Southfield

Reconstruction of road including asphalt paving, traffic-signal upgrades, adding right-turn lanes at several locations, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant crosswalks, pathway construction and new curbs and gutters.

No. Two-way traffic maintained.

No

M.L. Chartier Excavating, Inc.

5/24

Late October

12 Mile Road, Lahser to Evergreen

*12 Mile Road-westbound lanes only (PERMIT PROJECT)

Stephenson Highway to Edgeworth Avenue

Madison Heights and Royal Oak

Consumers Energy gas main work.

Yes, only westbound 12 Mile is closed.

Westbound traffic detour is Stephenson Hwy to 13 Mile Rd to Campbell Rd, back to 12 Mile Rd.

Consumers Energy

6/23

7/12

Consumers Energy

14 Mile Road (PERMIT PROJECT)

West of Decker/Novi Road

Commerce Township, Novi and Walled Lake

Great Lakes Water Authority watermain replacement.

Yes. 14 Mile Rd is closed just west of Decker/Novi Rd.

Pontiac Trail to Maple Rd to M-5, back to 14 Mile Rd and vice versa.

Great Lakes Water Authority

1/4

Late Summer

Permit Work & Short-Term Road Closures

Adams Road

Long Lake Road to Square Lake Road

Troy and Bloomfield Township

Resurfacing with asphalt; upgrade to Long Lake/Adams Rd traffic signal; new center, left-turn lanes at Vineyards Dr. and Westview Rd; Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant crosswalks; improved drainage; extension of some passing and right-turn lanes.

Yes, southbound Adams Rd is closed to through traffic. Northbound Adams Road remains open for local traffic only.

Southbound traffic detour is Adams Rd to Square Lake Rd to Coolidge Hwy to Long Lake Rd, back to Adams Rd.

Pro-Line Asphalt

6/14

Late October

Adams Road

Barron Road

Grange Hall Road to just north of Groveland Road

Groveland Township

Paving 2.39 miles of gravel road with asphalt, improved drainage, concrete curbs and gutters.

Yes. Residential and business access maintained.

Grange Hall Rd to Jossman Rd to Groveland Rd, back to Barron Rd and vice versa.

Iafrate Construction

4/12

Early November

Barron Road

*Barron Road and Grange Hall Road intersection

Barron Road/Grange Hall Road intersection

Groveland Township

Intersection safety improvements that include center left-turn and right-turn lanes.

No, the intersection will remain open with flaggers directing traffic.

No

Iafrate Construction

7/12

Late August

Barron Road

Big Beaver Road

Rochester Road to Dequindre Road

Troy

Concrete slab replacement

No. Expect lane closures on westbound Big Beaver Road for the work. Once completed, work continues on eastbound Big Beaver Road with lane closures.

No

DiLisio Contracting

5/6

Fall, TBA

Concrete Slab Replacements

Big Beaver Road (PERMIT PROJECT)

Just west of Dequindre Road (westbound lanes)

Troy

City of Troy watermain and sanitary sewer work.

No. Westbound Big Beaver Road will have lane closures just west of Dequindre Road (one lane will remain open for traffic during the work).

No

Pamar Enterprises

4/19

Early August

City of Troy Construction Updates

Clarkston Road

Clearview Drive to Eston Road

Independence Township

High-Friction Surface Control application to the road curves to improve vehicle traction and safety.

No

No

Smith's Waterproofing

7/6

EXPECTED COMPLETION ON 7/9.

High-Friction Surface Treatment

Clarkston Road (part of the Independence Township road-funding millage)

Sashabaw Road to Flemings Lake Road

Independence Township

Road resurfacing project.

Yes. Residential and business access maintained during the work.

Flemings Lake Rd to Walters Rd to Waldon Rd to Sashabaw Rd, back to Clarkston Rd and vice versa.

Cadillac Asphalt

8/2

Early September

Independence Township Road Improvement Millage

Concrete Slab Replacements

Various heavier traveled roads throughout Oakland County

Various

Remove and replace concrete.

No, expect lane closures and traffic delays.

No

DiLisio Contracting and Cipparrone Contracting

4/9

Fall, TBA

Concrete Slab Replacements

Cranbrook Road

14 Mile Road to Maple Road

Bloomfield Township and City of Birmingham

Resurfacing 1.2 miles of road with asphalt, safety improvements, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalk ramp improvements, traffic-signal upgrades, new curbs and gutters.

Yes. Local access to homes, businesses and Seaholm High School maintained.

For Cranbrook Rd through traffic: 14 Mile Rd to Lahser Rd to Maple Rd, back to Cranbrook/ Covington Rd and vice versa. For Lincoln Rd through traffic: Southfield Rd to Maple Rd and vice versa.

Pro-Line Asphalt

6/14

Late August

Cranbrook Road

Currie Road

9 Mile Road to 10 Mile Road

Lyon Township

Gravel road paving (with asphalt) project that includes improved drainage, intersection improvements at Currie/10 Mile Road and new curbs and gutters.

Yes

10 Mile Rd to Napier Rd to 9 Mile Rd, back to Currie Rd and vice versa.

Iafrate Construction

4/12

Early October

Currie Road

Eston Road (part of the Independence Township road- funding millage)

Clarkston Road to Algonquin Blvd.

Independence Township

Culvert removal and replacement just north of Alamo Avenue. Additionally, road will be milled and paved with asphalt as part of the Independence Township road-funding millage. Paving work does not include the gravel section of the road.

Yes; however, local traffic will be maintained north and south of Alamo Avenue (location of culvert removal and replacement).

Clarkston Rd to Baldwin Rd to Indianwood Rd, back to Eston Road and vice versa.

Cadillac Asphalt

6/1

Late July

Independence Township Road Improvement Millage

Flemings Lake Road and Walters Road (part of the Independence Township road funding millage)

Clarkston Road to Waldon Road

Independence Township

Removal of the current pavement, grading/gravel work on the road's base and paving with asphalt.

Yes. Residential access will be maintained.

Clarkston Rd to Sashabaw Rd to Waldon Rd and vice versa.

Cadillac Asphalt

6/21

Late July

Independence Township Road Improvement Millage

Grand River Avenue/Novi Road intersection

Grand River Avenue/Novi Road intersection

Novi

Concrete repairs, traffic-signal upgrade, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant crosswalks, some new curbs and gutters.

Yes. Grand River Ave. is closed from Crescent Blvd and Novi Rd (west leg) for stage-one construction.
Stage two involves closing Grand River Ave. from Novi Rd to Towne Center Dr (date TBA).

NB and SB Novi Rd remain open to traffic at Grand River Ave. with lane restrictions. Detour for the Grand River Ave. stage-one closure, from Crescent Blvd to Novi Rd, is Crescent Blvd to Towne Center Dr, back to Grand River Ave.

DiLisio Contracting

6/14)

Early September (for completion of entire project)

Concrete Slab Replacements

Greenfield Road (PERMIT PROJECT)

13 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road

Beverly Hills and Royal Oak

Consumers Energy gas main replacement work.

Yes, the road is closed to through traffic. Northbound Greenfield Road is open to local traffic only. Residential and business access maintained.

13 Mile Rd to Southfield Rd to 14 Mile Rd, back to Greenfield Rd and vice versa.

Consumers Energy

5/10

Late July

Permit Work & Short-Term Road Closures

*Mann Road (PERMIT PROJECT)

Clintonville Road to Sunburst Avenue

Independence Township

Sanitary sewer installation for a private development.

Yes, business and residential access maintained.

Lake Angelus Rd to Rohr Rd, back to Mann Rd and vice versa.

Pamar Enterprises

6/7

7/26

Permits & Short-Term Road Closures

Maple Road

Franklin Road to Inkster Road

Bloomfield Township

Resurfacing, improved drainage, new traffic signals, addition of a center left-turn lane (from Inkster to east of Norham Rd), new curbs/gutters, culvert replacement east of Norham Rd and pathway construction on north side of Maple Rd.

Yes, residential and business access maintained.

Inkster Rd to Walnut Lake Rd to Franklin Rd, back to Maple Rd and vice versa.

Dan's Excavating

4/8

Late September

Maple Road

Maple Road (PERMIT PROJECT)

Middlebelt Road to Orchard Lake Road

West Bloomfield Township

Consumers Energy pipeline work.

No; there are lane and road-shoulder closures. Additionally, flaggers will direct traffic when necessary.

No

Michels Corporation

4/15

Late August

Consumers Energy

Middlebelt Road (PERMIT PROJECT)

13 Mile Road to Maple Road

Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield Township

Consumers Energy pipeline work.

No; there are lane and road-shoulder closures. Additionally, flaggers will direct traffic when necessary.

No

Michels Corporation

4/15

Late August

Consumers Energy

Orchard Lake Road

Just south of 11 Mile Road to I-696

Farmington Hills

Remove and replace concrete.

No; expect lane closures during the work. Access to businesses and side streets will be maintained during the work.

No

Cipparrone Contracting

6/14

August (TBA)

Concrete Slab Replacements

*Orchard Lake Road (northbound)

Long Lake Road to Indian Trail

West Bloomfield Township

Guardrail replacement.

Yes -- just northbound Orchard Lake Rd. Daily closures from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Southbound Orchard Lake Rd will remain open to traffic.

For northbound Orchard Lake Rd traffic detour is Long Lake Rd to Middlebelt Rd, back to Orchard Lake Rd.

RCOC

7/8 & 7/9 (northbound closure to start approximately 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; road will reopen for the evening. Additional closure dates pending).

Road will fully open to traffic at approximately 4:30 p.m. (additional workdays will be announced soon).

Permit Work & Short-Term Road Closures

Preservation Overlays (Simple Resurfacing)

Various heavier traveled roads throughout Oakland County

Various

Simple resurfacing with placing 2-2.5 inches of asphalt on the road surface; work is weather-dependent.

No, expect traffic delays.

No

Cadillac Asphalt and Ace-Saginaw Paving

5/11

Fall, TBA

2021 Project List

Road Joint Repairs

Various heavier traveled roads throughout Oakland County.

Various communities.

Mill (grind out pavement) road joints and pave with asphalt.

No. Traffic will be directed by flaggers in the work zone.

No.

Cadillac Asphalt

7/2

TBA

Joint Repair Program

Sashabaw Road and Oakhill Road Roundabout

Sashabaw Road and Oakhill Road intersection

Brandon and Independence townships

Construction of a compact roundabout, reconstruction of one-third mile of roadway with asphalt, improved drainage, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant crosswalks, lighting and new curbs and gutters.

Yes

Sashabaw Rd detour: Seymour Lake Rd to Baldwin Rd to Clarkston Rd, back to Sashabaw. Oakhill Rd detour: Perry Lake Rd to Seymour Lake Rd to Dartmouth Rd back to Oakhill Rd

TBA

Summer of 2021

Fall, TBA

Oakhill/Sashabaw Road Compact Roundabout

South Hickory Ridge Road (PERMIT PROJECT)

M-59 (Highland Road) to Lone Tree Road

Highland Township

ITC utility pole replacements.

Currently, flaggers are directing traffic in the work zone. Starting July 12, the road will close to through traffic. Residential and business access maintained.

Detour starting July 12: M-59 (Highland Rd) to Milford Rd to Lone Tree Rd, back to South Hickory Ridge Rd and vice versa.

ITC

6/28 (work being done under flag control; road closure will start July 12)

7/15

Permit Work & Short-Term Road Closures

Subdivision Roads (Special Assessment District)

Various subdivision roads in Oakland County townships

Various townships

Reconstruction and resurfacing roads with asphalt.

No

No

Various

Various start dates

Late fall

Special Assessment District (SAD) Projects

Union Lake Road

Wise Road to Willow Road

Commerce Township

Removal and replacement of a culvert under the road. Work includes asphalt paving, storm sewer installation, new guardrail and signage.

Yes, business access maintained. Union Lake Rd will completely close just north of Willow Rd.

Wise Rd to Carroll Lake Rd to Commerce Rd, back to Union Lake Rd and vice versa.

V.I.L. Construction

7/22 (tentatively)

Late September

Union Lake Road Culvert Replacement

Walton Blvd.

Dixie Hwy to east of Sashabaw Road

Waterford Township

Reconstruction of road including asphalt paving, upgrading traffic signal, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant crosswalks and new curbs.

No. Currently, two-way traffic is maintained on Walton Blvd. from Dixie Hwy. to east of Sashabaw Rd. The north half of the Sashabaw Rd/Walton Blvd. intersection will close at a future date for paving.

No (the north half of the Sashabaw/Walton Blvd. intersection will close for paving at future date that will be announced)

Pro-Line Asphalt

4/19

Early fall

Walton Blvd.

*indicates new or updated project; TBA (To Be Announced)