2020 Road Construction Map

Here is another unique way to view 2020 road projects. The map includes maintenance projects such as concrete patching, spot resurfacing and preservation overlays.

2020 Road Construction Project List

A list of 2020 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.

11 Mile Road Culvert Replacement

A culvert on 11 Mile Road just east of South Hill Road that carries the Novi/Lyon Drainin Lyon Township will be replaced in 2020. Expect the road to fully close over the culvert to through traffic.

12 Mile Road (Greenfield to Coolidge)

Road construction on 12 Mile Road from Greenfield Road to Coolidge Hwy in the community of Berkley is scheduled for 2020.

12 Mile Road (Telegraph Road to Lahser Road)

12 Mile Road from Telegraph (US 24) to Lahser Road is scheduled for rehabilitation work in 2020.

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.

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.

Concrete Slab Replacement

RCOC is planning concrete slab replacement on several roads throughout Oakland County in 2020.

Cooley Lake Road Culvert Replacement

Culvert replacement on Cooley Lake Road over Lake Sherwood in Commerce Township.

Currie Road 2020-2022

This is the project page for the Currie Road Project

Davisburg Road Culvert Replacement

Culvert Replacement on Davisburg Road over the Garner Drain in Springfield Township

Dequindre Road

Dequindre Road from West Utica Road to north Auburn Road in Rochester Hills and Shelby Township will be widened from two lanes to five lanes in 2020.

Dixboro Road (2019-2020)

Dixboro Road will be paved between 8 Mile Road and 9 Mile Road in Lyon Township.

Grand River Avenue Bridge over CSX Railroad

Bridge preventative maintenance project will take place on Grand River Avenue over the CSX railroad in Novi in 2020.

Grass Lake Road

0.5 miles of Grass Lake Road will be paved from Ormond Road to Steeple Hill.

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 roads in Oakland County. A list of roads for 2020 projects will be available soon.

Holly Road

Holly Road from north of Grange Road to the county border will be rehabilitated in 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oxbow Lake Road Culvert Replacement

In 2020, Oxbow Lake Road will close over the Huron River in White Lake Township for culvert removal and replacement. The closure on Oxbow Lake Road will be just south of Elizabeth Lake Road.

Parkdale Road Bridge over Stony Creek

Parkdale Road bridge over Stoney Creek in the City of Rochester is scheduled for preventative maintenance in 2020.

Pickering Road Culvert Replacements

In 2020, three culverts carrying the Rouge Tributary under Pickering Road in Bloomfield Township will be replaced.

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.

Sashabaw Road Culvert Replacement

Sashabaw Road over the Whipple Lake Canal will close in 2020 for culvert replacement over the Whipple Lake canal.

Spot Resurfacing Program

List of 2020 Spot Resurfacing Locations

Square Lake Road Culvert Replacement

Culvert replacement on Square Lake Road over the Amy Drain in Bloomfield Township.

Tienken Road Bridge over Stony Creek

Tienken Road bridge over Stony Creek in the City of Rochester Hills will have preventative maintenance work in 2020.

Wise Road over Huron River Culvert Replacement

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.

Weekly Road Construction & Permit Projects Update

The RCOC provides weekly road construction and permit projects update.

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?