Latest Update:

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has approved delaying the closure of Clarkston Road from Sashabaw Road to Flemings Lake Road in Independence Township until Tuesday, Aug. 10. The road was originally expected to close on Aug. 4; however, the closure has been delayed by the contractor.  

            Flemings Lake and Walters roads, from Clarkston Road to Waldon Road, will also remain closed until Aug. 10. Both roads are part of the Clarkston Road detour and will reopen prior to closing Clarkston Road.  

            Access to homes and businesses along Clarkston Road in the construction zone will be maintained throughout the work. The detour for through traffic is Flemings Lake Road to Walters Road to Waldon Road, back to Clarkston Road and vice versa.

             The resurfacing work is funded mainly through an Independence Township road millage. The closure is necessary for the removal of the current pavement, grading/gravel work on the road’s base and paving with asphalt.   

            The contractor for the project is Cadillac Asphalt of Farmington Hills. This section of Clarkston Road carries approximately 5,570 vehicles daily.

            For more information on the project, visit: http://rcocweb.org/603/Independence-Township-Road-Improvement-M.

Latest Update:

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with Commerce Township, will close Union Lake Road to through traffic, between Wise and Commerce roads Monday, Aug. 2, through late September, to replace a culvert.  

During the work, access to all homes, businesses and the adjacent boat launch within the construction area will be maintained at all times. Throughout and after the project, existing water levels on Union Lake will be maintained.

            The through-traffic detour route will be Wise Road to Carroll Lake Road to Commerce Road and back to Union Lake Road and vice versa. 

            The project cost, approximately $780,000, will be shared by RCOC and Commerce Township. 

            The project includes:

• Replacement of lake-level structure adjacent to the road
• Replacement of the culvert under the road
• Replacement of curbs and gutters in the affected road section
• Replacement of 200 feet of asphalt pavement
• Replacement of guardrails, signs and pavement markings

The contractor for the project is VIL Construction of Sterling Heights.

This section of Union Lake Road carries approximately 34,000 vehicles per day. For more information

on the Union Lake culvert-replacement project visit: https://www.rcocweb.org/588/Union-Lake-Road-Culvert-Replacement.

            For questions on the project, contact RCOC through any of the following methods:

• Online at www.rcocweb.org
• By telephone at 877-858-4808 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.)
• Via e-mail at dcsmail@rcoc.org

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Latest Update:

RCOC will begin replacing concrete slabs on Orchard Lake Road from just south of 11 Mile Road to I-696 in Farmington Hills starting Monday, June 14.  The work was supposed to start June 10, but was slightly delayed by the contractor.  Traffic will be maintained during the work.

Latest Update:

Cranbrook Road construction from 14 Mile Road to Maple Road will start on June 14 with a lane closure.  The road will close to through traffic starting June 17. Residential, business and school access will be maintained during the work.   

Latest Update:

Consumers Energy will keep Greenfield Road closed to through traffic from 13 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road on the Royal Oak/Beverly Hills border for gas main replacement work until late August. 

Consumers had previously expected to reopen the road in late July; however, the delays are due to numerous utility conflicts and delays in receiving necessary pipes to complete the work.   

            Northbound Greenfield Road remains open for local traffic only with access to homes and businesses maintained. Southbound Greenfield Road will remain closed.

The detour for through traffic is 13 Mile Road to Southfield Road to 14 Mile Road, back to Greenfield Road and vice versa.  

            The work is being done under a permit issued by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). This section of Greenfield Road carries approximately 17,860 vehicles per day.         

Latest Update:

Work has been extended until approximately early August by the city and contractor.