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Major Road Projects:

17 Mile Road: July - November 2018

This is a City project for asphalt resurfacing from Utica Road to the bridge over the Plumbrook Drain. Stage 1: July to September, Dodge Park Road to Plumbrook Drain Bridge asphalt resurfacing. One-way traffic maintained westbound between Dodge Park Road and Plumbook Road. Stage 2: September to November, asphalt resurfacing. Utica Road to Dodge Park Road. One-way traffic maintained westbound. Eastbound traffic will be detoured during each phase. The City can reached at 586-466-2720.
Construction Update    Resident Letter   Staging Diagram

15 Mile Road Resurfacing: July - August 2018

This is a City project for asphalt resurfacing from Mustang Drive to Schoenherr Road. One lane will remain open in each direction. The Contractor is Cadillac Asphalt.  Starting on Saturday, August 11 traffic will be moved to the outside traffic lanes to allow for pavement repairs in the center three lanes. Note left turns will be restricted in the project limits during this phase of construction.  Left turns will also be restricted from northbound Schoenherr Road to Eastbound 15 Mile Road beginning August 11.  

One lane of traffic will be maintained through the project limits at all times. Access to all businesses and residential houses will remain open to traffic during construction. The City can reached at 586-466-2720.
Construction Update    Resident Letter      Staging Diagram

Canal Road: May - November 2018

This is a City project in conjunction with City of Utica and MCDR. Stage 1: May - June, Van Dyke to Clinton River asphalt resurfacing. Stage 2: June - September, Clinton River Road to Schoenherr Road new 3-lane asphalt pavement. One way traffic maintained westbound. No eastbound traffic permitted. Stage 3: September - November, Schoenherr to Saal Road, new asphalt pavement. One way traffic maintained eastbound. No westbound traffic permitted. The City can be reached at 586-446-2720. 
Construction Update    Resident Letter    Public Presentation   Staging Diagram
 

Dodge Park Road Resurfacing: Starting August 2018

This is a City project for asphalt resurfacing from 15 Mile Road to Metropolitan Parkway. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction throughout the project. The Contractor is Cadillac Asphalt.  Work is scheduled to begin in August.  . Access to all businesses and residential houses will remain open to traffic during construction. The City can reached at 586-466-2720.

Mound Road Asphalt Resurfacing: July - November 2018

This is a MCDR project. Mound Road Asphalt Resurfacing from North of 14 Mile Road to 18 Mile Road started July 2.  The contractor is Ajax Paving.  They intend to work 7am-7pm, 7 days a week until project completion.  The project is expected to last into November but be completed this year.  

Traffic Update: Monday, August 13, 2018 until Monday, August 20, 2018 Asphalt paving operations will begin starting Monday, August 13 in the morning. The contractor will be closing north and south bound lanes on Mound Road leaving only (1) one lane open in each direction for through traffic during paving operations.

The contractor will maintain access to residential and commercial properties throughout the project.  MCDR requests your patience and cooperation through the reconstruction of the road.

Cross-overs will be closed at times, but only every other one is permitted to be closed at one particular time. The project also includes the resurfacing of the 17 Mile Road and 18 Mile Road approaches to Mound Road.  Periodic daily lane closures will be necessary on these mile roads from time to time to complete this work. MCDR can be reached at 586-463-8671. 
Construction Update  Project Location Map

Van Dyke Ave: July - November 2018

This is a MCDR project for asphalt resurfacing from 18 1/2 Mile Road to Clinton River.

Van Dyke Avenue Resurfacing from 18-1/2 Mile Road to the Bridge over the Clinton River is set to begin on Saturday, July 7 with setting up traffic control.  The contractor is Florence Cement Company.  The project is expected to last into November.  The project will begin moving traffic out of the outside lanes and those will be constructed first.  One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction throughout construction, but turning movements will be limited at times during construction.  Access to parcels fronting Van Dyke Avenue will be maintained at all times. 

The project will be similar in nature to the Van Dyke Avenue work recently completed from the bridge over Clinton River to M59. Message boards have been on-site communicating the project.  The project is a Macomb County Department of Roads project.  (586) 463-8671

Hall Road (M-59) Concrete Repairs: May - August 2018

 This is a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project to provide concrete repairs on M-59 from Van Dyke Avenue to M-53.  A single lane closure is permitted at all times during construction.  Multiple lane closures are permitted for night work (Monday – Friday) beginning at 9 pm.  Multiple lane closures are also permitted on weekends.  MDOT can be reached at 586-421-3920.

Dequindre Road: March - December 2018

This is an Road Commission for Oakland County project for concrete road reconstruction including sidewalk installation. A Five lane pavement will be constructed. One lane will be open in each direction. RCOC can be reached at 248-645-2000. 

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) expects to close the east half of the Square Lake Road/Dequindre Road intersection on the Troy/Sterling Heights border on Friday, Aug. 10. The closure is necessary for paving that is part of RCOC’s ongoing Dequindre Road project. During the closure, traffic will be maintained on northbound and southbound Dequindre Road and westbound Square Lake Road (19 Mile Road). Traffic will be unable to access the east half of Square Lake Road/19 Mile Road at Dequindre Road.  
The detour for traffic is 19 Mile/Square Lake Road to Ryan Road to 18 Mile/Long Lake Road to Dequindre Road, back to 19 Mile/Square Lake Road and vice versa.

The east half of the intersection is expected to open in early September.

Schoenherr Road Asphalt Resurfacing: March - August 2018

This is a Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) project. Asphalt resurfacing 1.3 miles from 15 Mile Road to Plumbrook Drain. Resurfacing on Schoenherr Road is complete and is open to traffic. Final cleanup operations and punch list items will be performed with temporary lane closures. MCDR can be reached at 586-463-8671.

Metropolitan Parkway Concrete Repairs at Schoenherr Road Intersection: March - June 2018

This is a MCDR project to provide concrete repairs on Metro Parkway on either side of the Schoenherr Road intersection. One lane open in each direction. This project is complete. The MCDR can be reached at 586-463-8671.

Ryan Road Concrete Repairs, 17 Mile Road to 18-1/2 Mile Road: March - May 2018

This is a City project to remove and replace deteriorated concrete pavement on Ryan Road from 17 Mile Road to 18½ Mile Road. This project is complete.

17 Mile Road Concrete Replacement, Van Dyke Ave. to the Bridge over the Plumbrook Drain: March - May 2018

This is a City project to replace the deteriorated concrete pavement on 17 Mile Road from Van Dyke Avenue to Plumbrook Drain. The project is complete and all lanes are open to traffic. This Project is complete. 

18-1/2 Mile Road Concrete Repairs, Van Dyke Ave. to Conrail Railroad: March - May 2018

This is a City project to repair the deteriorated concrete pavement on 18½ Mile Road from Van Dyke Avenue to Conrail Railroad. This Project is complete. 

19 Mile Road Asphalt Joint Repairs, West of Hayes Road: March 2018

This is a City project to provide asphalt joint repair from Saal Road to Hayes Road. One lane open in each direction. Night work the week of March 20. This Project is complete.

Van Dyke Ave: May - June 2018

This is a City project in conjunction with City of Utica and MCDR for asphalt resurfacing and sidewalk installation from Clinton River to M59. This Project is complete. 
Construction Update   Resident Letter   Staging Diagram

Saal Road Epoxy Joint Repairs, Cornell to Alpena

In an effort to innovate and explore new road construction processes, the City has secured Performance Roads LLC to provide joint and pavement repairs to the concrete section of Saal Road. The joint repairs will be effectuated using a proprietary 2-part epoxy resin. The repair process includes cleaning out all existing material (cold patch) and filling in the cracks with a hand troweled proprietary cycloaliphatic epoxy mix with aggregate that provides a high compressive and flexural strength. The hand troweled repair provides a flush surface. This Project is complete.

Local Road Projects:

Projects Under Construction

Completed Projects

  • Thomas Dr. Concrete Reconstruction, Greendale St. to Village Dr.
    Construction Update    ***Completed pending miscellaneous items***
  • Mario Dr. Concrete Reconstruction, Anna Lisa Dr. to Francis Dr.
    Construction Update   ***Completed pending miscellaneous items***
  • Fairway Dr. Concrete Reconstruction, Barnum Dr. to Dryden Dr.
    Construction Update   ***Completed pending miscellaneous items***
  • Barnum Dr. Concrete Reconstruction, Grenada Dr. to Fairway Dr.
    Construction Update   ***Completed pending miscellaneous items***
  • North Hampton Dr. Concrete Reconstruction, 19 Mile Rd. to New Boston Dr.
    Construction Update   ***Completed pending miscellaneous items***
  • Warwick Dr. Concrete Reconstruction, Hunt Club Blvd. to cul-de-sac
    Construction Update   ***Completed pending miscellaneous items***

2018 Upcoming Road Projects:

  • Stadler Drive Resurfacing, Saal Road to Hayes Road coming mid-Summer 2018
    (More project details to come)
  • Utica Road Resurfacing,  Schoenherr Road to Dodge Park Road coming late-Summer 2018
    (More project details to come)