Roads & Construction

Published March 10, 2020

County’s 12 Mile Road resurfacing in Berkley to start in spring

BERKLEY — Starting this spring, 12 Mile Road from Greenfield Road to Coolidge Highway will undergo a $2.3 million project by the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Published March 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

Bridges come down in Hazel Park as I-75 expansion continues

HAZEL PARK — A stretch of Interstate 75 was closed the last weekend of February as crews began removing bridges in Hazel Park for the ongoing freeway expansion project, and city officials are bracing for impact in the form of increased traffic and response times for police and fire.

Published March 3, 2020

C&G Newspapers

All lanes of I-75 to close from Eight Mile to Square Lake Road

OAKLAND COUNTY — All north- and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 will close for bridge demolition at 11 p.m. Friday, March 6, reopening at 5 a.m. Monday, March 9.

Published February 25, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Work on I-75 from 13 Mile to Coolidge will start soon

OAKLAND COUNTY — Work to move the lanes of north- and southbound traffic to the newly constructed northbound lanes of Interstate 75 is scheduled to start at the end of February as the continuation of segment two of the I-75 modernization project swings into spring.

Published February 24, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale to replace West Troy water main during ‘dot’ construction

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council unanimously approved at its Feb. 10 meeting a project to replace the water main on West Troy Street while construction on “The dot” continues.

Published February 21, 2020

Warren Weekly

‘Unfortunate’ soil adds $4.93 million to sewer project cost

WARREN — A stretch of sandy, wet soil left underground by glaciers retreating at the end of the last “ice age” about 12,000 years ago is costing the city real money in 2020.

Published February 21, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Pump to alleviate water over Jefferson planned for construction

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The city will soon be going out to bid on a pump to keep lake water off of Jefferson Avenue.

Published February 19, 2020

Rochester Post

Student artwork to adorn Auburn Road

ROCHESTER HILLS — Student art will add another element of excitement to the new, vibrant, main street-style district on Auburn Road this year.

Royal Oak introduces revamped right of way rules

Published February 17, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak introduces revamped right of way rules

ROYAL OAK — On Feb. 10, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance regulating public rights of way in the city.

Published February 17, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Funds allocated for water main fixes and road resurfacing in Fraser

FRASER — On Jan. 27, Fraser City Council approved a pair of water main projects and shored up plans in regard to a local road long in need of repairs.

Published February 13, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

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.