Roads & Construction

Published February 13, 2020

Locals share thoughts on risky exit at Commerce Township Walmart Supercenter

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — The Walmart Supercenter on North Pontiac Trail in Commerce Township allows for a left turn out of one of its exits, but with no signal to stop traffic, drivers have to identify openings on the heavily trafficked road and then dash across. Alternatively, people can take a right-turn detour through a traffic circle, but for many drivers those features bring their own share of stress.

Published February 12, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township road projects planned

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A couple of road projects wrapped up in 2019, with several projects planned for 2020 and beyond in Macomb Township.

Published February 11, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Consultant hired to conduct analysis of Groesbeck corridor

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A consultant has been hired to facilitate the Groesbeck Highway Market Study Analysis and Corridor Plan.

Published February 10, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township road program focuses on 23 Mile Road design

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township is continuing its $20 million roadwork program partnership with the Macomb County Department of Roads to fix many of the local roads throughout the township.

Published February 5, 2020

Southfield Sun

Lahser Road reopening delayed after man drives through wet concrete

SOUTHFIELD — A man had officials from the Road Commission for Oakland County “shaking their heads” after he disregarded construction barrels and drove through wet cement recently.

Published January 30, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Township woman raises concern about North Pontiac Trail

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — Driving across a lane of oncoming traffic to make a left-hand turn on a two-way road can be a harrowing experience in areas of heavy traffic.

The northbound section of Lahser Road, near Eight Mile, remains closed following the repair of a water main earlier this month.

Published January 29, 2020

Southfield Sun

Portion of Lahser Road to remain closed after water main break

SOUTHFIELD — Thanks to the weather, the portion of Lahser Road affected by recent water main breaks will remain closed indefinitely, officials said.

A map illustrates the approximate locations of new bike racks in the downtown district of Royal Oak. Not pictured are two sites on South Main Street, south of Lincoln Avenue.

Published January 29, 2020

Royal Oak Review

New bike racks coming to downtown Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — On Jan. 15, the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority unanimously voted to purchase and install 45 new bike racks in 14 locations in the downtown district at a cost not to exceed $10,000.

Published January 27, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley council approves agreement to settle lawsuit with Vinsetta Garage

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council has approved an agreement meant to end the town’s parking issues with the Vinsetta Garage restaurant.

Published January 27, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe gets grants for traffic signal upgrades on Nine Mile Road

EASTPOINTE — Portions of Nine Mile Road in Eastpointe will be getting some traffic signal upgrades next year thanks to grant money recently secured by the city.

Published January 24, 2020

Madison - Park News

Upcoming town hall to discuss I-696 contamination incident

MADISON HEIGHTS — State and federal authorities are preparing an informational meeting for the public to review details of the contaminated water leaking out of Electro-Plating Services onto Interstate 696 in Madison Heights. The meeting will also be an opportunity to address concerns.

Published January 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Cities laying out plans for road construction in 2020

OAKLAND COUNTY — Living in Michigan means residents live through not four, but five seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall and road construction.

Published January 15, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Road projects on tap in Royal Oak in 2020

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak has a brand-new 2020 road project map outlining all of the projects proposed for the coming year.

Published January 14, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Goethe, Rivard to be addressed in City’s 2020 road program

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Some of Grosse Pointe City’s worst roads will finally be getting the repairs they need this summer.

Published January 10, 2020

Warren Weekly

Warren monitoring ‘green ooze’ near its border

WARREN — A toxic mess festered in the basement of a blighted Madison Heights business for years before it squirted out of a nearby freeway embankment in the days leading up to Christmas.

Published January 7, 2020

Woodward Talk

Lack of snow could result in savings for local departments of public works

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Southeastern Michigan has had a small amount of snow this winter, which, depending on whom one talks to, can be treated as a positive or negative.

Published December 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County communities crack down on Southfield Road speeding

METRO DETROIT — They see you when you’re speeding. They know when you’re unsafe. Earlier this month, the communities of Southfield, Lathrup Village and Beverly Hills teamed up to reduce speeding on Southfield Road.

Published December 23, 2019

Troy Times

I-75 lanes from 13 Mile to Coolidge to reopen

TROY — Motorists are expected to be able to use the three newly constructed northbound lanes of Interstate 75 from 13 Mile Road to Coolidge Highway — with the exception of only two lanes open for a one-mile stretch from Big Beaver to Wattles roads for construction of a soundwall — by 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve, weather permitting.

Published December 18, 2019

Rochester Post

Livernois reopens between Avon and Walton

ROCHESTER HILLS — Traveling around Rochester Hills just got a little easier. The Road Commission for Oakland County, in partnership with the city of Rochester Hills, recently opened Livernois Road, between Avon Road and Walton Boulevard.