Major Road Projects:
Schoenherr Road Asphalt Resurfacing, 15 Mile Road to north of Metro Parkway (Update 3/23/18):
The Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) will soon begin a project to resurface Schoenherr Road from 15 Mile Road to the approximately 2000 feet north of Metropolitan Parkway. The project is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, March 26 and last through July of 2018. In the first phase, the curb lanes will be closed to traffic. One-lane traffic in each direction will be maintained. Access to local road and business will be maintained at all time. The MCDR can be reached at 586-463-8671.
Metropolitan Parkway Concrete Repairs at 15 Mile Road to north of Metro Parkway (Update 3/23/18):
The Macomb County Department of Roads will soon begin a project to provide concrete repairs on Metro Parkway on either side of the Schoenherr Road intersection. The project is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, March 26. Dual lane closures on Eastbound and Westbound are required to complete the work. Alternate routes are advised. The MCDR can be reached at 586-463-8671.
Ryan Road Concrete Repairs, 17 Mile Road to 18-1/2 Mile Road:
On March 20, 2018, the City of Sterling Heights started construction to remove and replace deteriorated concrete pavement on Ryan Road between 17 Mile Road and 18½ Mile Road. In order to complete the project, the project will be completed in two phases. During Phase 1 construction, the single outer lanes will be closed to traffic. Following the completion of Phase 1, the inner three (3) lanes will be closed to traffic and traffic will be maintained in the outer lanes. It will be necessary to restrict left turn movements during Phase 2 of the project. Please plan your routes accordingly. Access to all businesses and residential houses on Ryan Road will remain open to traffic during construction. It is anticipated the project will be completed in approximately 6 weeks.
17 Mile Road Concrete Repairs, Van Dyke Ave. to the Bridge over the Plumbrook Drain:
On March 20, 2018, The City of Sterling Heights started construction to repair the deteriorated concrete pavement on 17 Mile Road between Van Dyke Avenue and the bridge of the Plumbrook Drain. The project will be completed in three (3) phases and will maintain two (2) way traffic at all times during construction. The phases are as follows:
Phase 1 construction, the outer westbound lane will be closed to vehicular traffic. It will be necessary to close both drive approaches off 17 Mile Road to the Sterling Shopping Center during this portion of the project. All traffic within the shopping center will enter and exit off Van Dyke Avenue. This phase is expected to last approximately two (2) weeks (weather permitting).
Phase 2 construction, the inner left turn lane will be closed to vehicular traffic. It will be necessary to restrict left turns in and out of both drive approach to the Sterling Shopping Center. This phase is expected to last approximately two (2) weeks (weather permitting).
Phase 3 construction, the outer eastbound lane will be closed to vehicular traffic. This phase is expected to last approximately two (2) weeks (weather permitting).
Although two-way traffic will be maintained, alternate routes are advised.
18-1/2 Mile Road Concrete Repairs, Van Dyke Ave. to Conrail Railroad:
On March 20, 2018, the City of Sterling Heights started construction to repair the deteriorated concrete pavement on 18½ Mile Road between Van Dyke Avenue and Conrail Railroad. In order to complete the project, the project will be completed in two phases. During Phase 1 construction, the outer eastbound and westbound lanes will be closed to traffic. Following the completion of Phase 1, the inner eastbound and westbound lanes will be closed to traffic. Due to the construction, the eastbound to westbound median cross over will be closed to traffic for the duration of the project. Please plan your routes accordingly. Access to all businesses on 18½ Mile Road will remain open to traffic during construction.
19 Mile Road Asphalt Joint Repairs, West of Hayes Road:
On March 20, 2018, the City of Sterling Heights began providing asphalt joint repair to the worst deteriorated concrete pavement west of Hayes Road on 19 Mile Road. The work plan provides for clean-out of the bad joints, milling as necessary, bond coating with tack, application of HMA with compaction using a vibratory roller to achieve a smooth finish that is flush with the existing pavement. The repair provides for more durability, sustainability, and better ride quality than cold patch. The repairs will be completed at night so two-way traffic can be maintained during the day on this busy roadway.
Mound Road (Update 2/21/18):
Macomb County Road Department crews are currently out patching potholes on Mound Road.
Macomb County announced on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in a press conference it will proceed with a $10.2 million complete resurfacing of Mound Road this year. This summer, Mound Road will be completely resurfaced from 14 Mile to 18 Mile Roads in both directions for a total cost of $10.2 million. The funding is 80% federal, 10% City and 10% County funding. The resurfacing will be complete by the end of 2018.
Over the past two weeks, City and County officials have been collaborating in a number of emergency meetings to address the immediate condition of Mound. In the end, resurfacing was determined to be the most cost effective way to address the nearly four miles of Mound Road considered to be the worst pot hole plagued section of the nine-mile stretch from 696 to M-59.
This improvement is expected to last at least five years until the funding for the complete reconstruction can be secured in the amount of $217 million. Learn more about the complete reconstruction of Mound Road initiative called “Innovate Mound” at www.innovatemound.org.
This Oakland County Road Commission project began in the Fall of 2017 with temporary pavement installation. The contractor is progressing with underground utility construction. Permanent pavement will begin installation in the Spring of 2018. Project information can be
. The Oakland County Road Commission can be contacted at (248)645-2000.