Road Projects
To view previous construction project pages (2017-2018), please view our Completed Road Projects page.
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2019 Proposed Road Improvement Program (RIP) Map
Here is snapshot of the 2019 Road Improvement Program (RIP). Each road project continues to evolve, and the project list could change. The map will be updated to reflect any changes. Carryover projects such as Baldwin, Walton Blvd., and Opdyke Road will restart in the Spring of 2019.
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2019 Road Construction Map
Here is another unique way to view 2019 road projects. The map includes maintenance projects such as concrete patching, spot resurfacing and preservation overlays.
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2019 Road Construction Project List
A list of 2019 Road Commission for Oakland County major road construction projects (list is subject to changes). Additional information on preservation overlays (non-federally funded), concrete slab replacements and spot resurfacing lists can be found on the Road Projects page.
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Baldwin Road
Major construction is scheduled for Baldwin Road in 2018 through 2020. 2018 (Phase I) construction between Gregory and Morgan roads began April 2. Phase I expected completion is late fall. Phase 2 from Gregory to Waldon Road will take place in 2019 through 2020.
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Barron Road
Barron Road paving from Grange Hall Road to Groveland Road in Groveland Township is expected to begin in the winter of 2020 with tree removal. Road construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2021.
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Concrete Slab Replacement
RCOC is planning concrete slab replacement on several roads throughout Oakland County in 2019.
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Currie Road 2020-2022
This is the project page for the Currie Road Project
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Davisburg Road Culvert Replacement
Culvert Replacement on Davisburg Road over the Garner Drain in Springfield Township
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Dixboro Road (2019-2020)
Dixboro Road will be paved between 8 Mile Road and 9 Mile Road in Lyon Township.
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High-Friction Surface Treatment
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) continues to be a leader in safety and will once again use a “high-friction surface treatment” to improve traction on two curves on Oakley Park Road in Commerce Twp. and Williams Lake Road in Waterford Township. Work expected to begin in September.
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Independence Township Road Improvement Millage
In November of 2018, Independence Township voters approved a millage to improve various roads throughout the community. Independence Township and the RCOC are working together on utilizing the millage revenue. Road improvements will begin in 2019.
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John R
John R from Long Lake Road to South Blvd will be reconstructed in 2019 with tree removal and utility relocation taking place in 2018. The road will be widened to three lanes including a continuous center left-turn lane. 2019 construction will begin in the spring with the road open to northbound traffic only. Expected completion is late fall of 2019.
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Joint Repair Program
Road Commission for Oakland County will be repairing joints on several roads throughout Oakland County during the summer of 2018. A list of roads schedule for joint repair is listed on the page.
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Maple/Middlebelt Road Roundabout
The Maple/Middlebelt Road intersection will be completely reconstructed in 2019 with plans to build a roundabout. The intersection will completely close to traffic. Once the roundabout is complete, the contractor will close Maple Road just east of Middlebelt Road to replace a culvert that carries the Rouge River.
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Preservation Overlays
Preservation overlays are being done on heavier traveled roads throughout Oakland County. Typically involves placing 2 inches - 2.5 inches of new asphalt. Roads selected have to be in moderately good shape for this process to work.
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Spot Resurfacing Program
List of 2019 Spot Resurfacing Locations
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Square Lake Road Culvert Replacement
Culvert replacement on Square Lake Road over the Amy Drain in Bloomfield Township.
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Weekend, Emergency and Short-Term Road Closures
Occasionally, the RCOC will close a segment of road for weekend heavy maintenance work. Typically, this work involves replacing culverts which is weather-dependent work, so the schedule could change.
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Weekly Road Construction & Permit Projects Update
The RCOC provides weekly road construction and permit projects update.
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A Guide to Roads and Road Funding
Updated 2018 guide to roads and road funding. Did you know that the RCOC does not get a dime of property taxes to maintain or construct roads?