Roads & Construction

Published April 22, 2019

Shelby Township designates $8.3M toward $20M in future road projects

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Some major roadwork is planned for Shelby Township this year and into 2020. The Shelby Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously April 16 to designate $8.3 million toward a $20 million road improvement program in Shelby Township.

Published April 19, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights road projects highlight budget talks

STERLING HEIGHTS — While new construction may pose a bump in the road for commuters, Sterling Heights officials recently had favorable things to say about the rollout of repairs in the years to come.

Published April 17, 2019

Troy Times

Weekend bridge work on I-75 will close Livernois Road

TROY — Livernois Road is set to close in both directions under Interstate 75 at 10 p.m. April 19 for bridge demolition on the structure that carries northbound traffic. It is slated to reopen at 5 a.m. April 22.

Published April 17, 2019

Woodward Talk

Coolidge Highway restriping set to begin this week

BERKLEY — A 1-mile stretch of Coolidge Highway is expected to be restriped soon.

Published April 16, 2019

Troy Times

Troy budget dials back on roadwork during I-75 project

TROY — The $165.1 million proposed city budget for 2019-20 scales back on road construction projects and ramps up renovations for the library and City Hall, and equipment for firefighters.

Published April 15, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Franklin aims for safety with streetscape plan

FRANKLIN — Village officials are fine-tuning a concept plan to add sidewalks, lighting and landscaping to Franklin Road between 13 Mile and 14 Mile roads. “Our hope and desire is to pull some of the traffic in the fall from the cider mill, to get them into the village to spend some money,” Franklin Village Council President Pamela Hansen said April 8 during a council discussion.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Weekend bridgework on I-75 will close Coolidge Highway

TROY — Coolidge Highway is set to close in both directions under Interstate 75 at 10 p.m. April 12 for bridge demolition on the structure that carries northbound traffic. It is slated to reopen at 5 a.m. April 15.

Published April 10, 2019

Rochester Post

Gravel road options discussed

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP —The state of the township’s 44 miles of unpaved roads is of great concern to residents and township officials.

Published April 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

In the zone — take care driving through the orange barrels

OAKLAND COUNTY — Matt Mountain said the biggest mistake motorists make when driving through road construction zones is not paying attention.

Published April 8, 2019

Farmington Press

MDOT resurfacing 5 miles of M-5, two bridges in $11 million project

FARMINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation will be resurfacing 10 miles of road, including 5 miles of M-5 and two bridges, beginning Monday, April 15.

Published April 5, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Concrete award highlights Eastpointe’s approach to road projects

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe officials are highlighting their work to improve local roads following their receiving an award from the Michigan Concrete Association.

Published April 3, 2019

Rochester Post

Auburn Road corridor project kicks off

ROCHESTER HILLS — City officials said they will construct a vibrant, main street-style district on Auburn Road this year. The $12 million Auburn Road corridor project — which Mayor Bryan Barnett said will improve safety while creating a downtown district atmosphere — will incorporate more parking options, outdoor seating, lighting, a pocket park and the city’s first splash pad on Auburn Road, between Culbertson Avenue and Dequindre Road.

Published April 2, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Cities hope to get state funding for Fisher Road

GROSSE POINTE CITY/GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe City and Farms officials are hoping they can take advantage of a new competitive grant program in the state budget.

Published April 2, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale students win contest to bring awareness to distracted driving

FERNDALE — Four students in Ferndale Public Schools were awarded prize money in a contest to bring attention to distracted driving.

Published April 2, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale to repave more than 5 miles of roads starting in April

FERNDALE — More than 5.5 miles of roadway in Ferndale will be resurfaced starting in the spring. The Ferndale City Council approved at its March 25 meeting its 2019 pavement improvement program.

Published March 27, 2019

Troy Times

Traffic shifts, closures ramp up on I-75

TROY — North- and southbound traffic on Interstate 75, between Coolidge Highway and 13 Mile Road, was scheduled to shift to the southbound side by the evening rush hour March 27.

Published March 27, 2019

Rochester Post

Roundabout construction will close Adams at Gunn

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An upcoming roundabout project at Adams and Gunn roads will involve an estimated three-month road closure.

Published March 27, 2019

Rochester Post

Road Commission resumes construction on Walton

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Road Commission for Oakland County is back on Walton Boulevard in the hopes of wrapping up a road project that started last year. Project engineer Jerry Jehle said construction on Walton, between Squirrel and Adams roads in Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills, resumed March 25.

Published March 25, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Emergency bridge repairs close Clinton River Road

STERLING HEIGHTS — Spring has begun, and drivers can already expect to see some construction work in Sterling Heights due to the temporary closure of part of Clinton River Road.