Roads & Construction

Published September 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale takes next step in Woodward Avenue road diet

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale has taken its next step for a road diet on Woodward Avenue.

Macomb Township approved contributing up to $250,000 for road reconstruction of the Chelsea Park Subdivision paving special assessment district. Chelsea Park Drive is seen here.

Published September 9, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township approves contribution for road reconstruction

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township residents living in a subdivision near 22 Mile Road heard some welcoming news after petitioning for improved roads.

Published September 8, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling, county deal to fill more sidewalk gaps on Mound

STERLING HEIGHTS — There were no shortcuts along the road to passing a cost-sharing agreement for Sterling Heights’ share of the Innovate Mound project to reconstruct Mound Road.

Published September 7, 2021

C&G Newspapers

RTA finalizing master plan on area’s transit needs

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the past several months, the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan has been holding open houses to gather information for an update to its regional master transit plan.

Published September 7, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

New $2.1 million safety path slated for Telegraph, Square Lake, Franklin roads

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Pedestrians will soon have a much safer way to cross Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township.

Published August 27, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley roads to get reconstruction, water main replacement

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved a road reconstruction and water main replacement project at its Aug. 9 meeting.

The Macomb Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a project to widen Romeo Plank Road and work on an intersection a half-mile north of 21 Mile Road to 23 Mile Road.

Published August 27, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Cost sharing approved for Romeo Plank widening

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The project for a main stretch of road in Macomb Township has received further approval.

Plans for Macomb Township to receive over $1 million in federal funds to rebuild a bridge on 21 Mile Road, east of Tilch Road, are in limbo.

Published August 26, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Federal funds in jeopardy for bridge project in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In his June State of the Township, Macomb Township Supervisor Frank Viviano announced that, through U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain’s office, the township would receive $1.2 million in federal funds.

Published August 25, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Utica approves 14-foot-wide Cass Avenue connection between M-59 and Auburn Road

UTICA — The Utica City Council approved a road project during its Aug. 10 meeting that includes resurfacing of Cass Avenue at a width of 14 feet between M-59 and Auburn Road.

St. Clair Shores unveils ‘Dave Coulier Way’

Published August 25, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores unveils ‘Dave Coulier Way’

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The laughs started on Lange Street. That’s where Dave Coulier — the actor and comedian perhaps best known for his role as Joey Gladstone on “Full House” and “Fuller House” — and his friends first got into comedy, in the basements, backyards and halls of his hometown, St. Clair Shores.

Garfield Road reconstruction from 17 Mile to south of 19 Mile Road will include milling, base repair, and hot mix asphalt overlay. Garfield is seen here north of 17 Mile Road.

Published August 12, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Construction coming soon to Garfield Road

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A project start date will be released once a contractor is selected for Garfield Road construction.

Published August 5, 2021

Madison - Park News

MDOT shares insight into I-75 sinkhole repairs

MADISON HEIGHTS — The first week of August saw a stretch of northbound Interstate 75 temporarily closed while the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, worked to address a sinkhole that was forming as a result of construction under the freeway.

Published July 30, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program returns after COVID cancellation

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program has returned this year, after a COVID-19-relted hiatus, and is seeking additional volunteers to sign up for its fall cleanup dates, Sept. 25-Oct. 3.

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has granted Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake funding to help with road improvement projects.

Published July 30, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Funds secured for road improvements in Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake

OAKLAND COUNTY — When it comes to road conditions, municipalities across the state can use all the help that they can get, and a few local ones are in line to get some.

Published July 28, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley council, DDA, school board all approve plaza construction

BERKLEY — After months of delay, the Berkley plaza project recently took a big step forward.

Published July 26, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling roundabout again tops ‘dangerous’ intersection list

STERLING HEIGHTS — History is cyclical for Sterling Heights’ biggest roundabout.

Published July 23, 2021

Metro

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

Published July 16, 2021

Southfield Sun

Road repairs on tap in Lathrup Village

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village roads that residents travel daily are getting a bit of an upgrade.

Published July 9, 2021

Metro

INVEST in America Act could have impact on local roads

METRO DETROIT — On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act, known as the INVEST in America Act.

Published June 25, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Kerby water main replacement to start soon

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — In advance of a major restoration project along Kerby Road from Kercheval Avenue to Mack Avenue this summer, underground water main work will be taking place.