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.

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.

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.

8 Mile Road over the Rouge River COMPLETE

Preventative Maintenance of the 8 Mile Bridge over the Rouge River in the cities of Farmington Hills and Livonia.

10 Mile Road

In 2019, the Road Commission for Oakland County will concrete patch 10 Mile Road from Evergreen to Greenfield in the City of Southfield.

12 Mile/Novi Road Intersection

12 Mile and Novi Road intersection is scheduled for concrete replacement in 2019.

Adams/Gunn Road Roundabout COMPLETE

Adams Road will undergo intersection safety improvements in 2019, at the intersection of Adams Road and Gunn Road in Oakland Township. The project is expected to start once school is breaks for the summer in 2019. The intersection will be completely closed during construction.

Adams Road Bridges COMPLETE

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.

Carroll Lake Road at Cooley Lake Road COMPLETE

Roundabout construction at the Carroll Lake Road and Cooley Lake Road intersection in Commerce Township.

Central Drive Project

Concrete Slab Replacement

RCOC is planning concrete slab replacement on several roads throughout Oakland County in 2019.

Davisburg Road Culvert Replacement

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

Dixboro Road (2019-2020)

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

Grand River Avenue at South Hill COMPLETE

Intersection Safety Improvement project for Grand River Avenue at South Hill Road, in Lyon Township

Grange Hall Road

Grass Lake Road

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

Haggerty Road Culvert Replacement

Haggerty Road will undergo culvert replace in 2019, over the Seeley Drain in the cities of Farmington Hills and Novi.

High-Friction Surface Treatment COMPLETE

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.

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.

Lake George Road Culvert Replacement COMPLETE

Lake George Road will undergo a culvert replacement in 2019 over Stoney Creek in Oakland Township.

Livernois Road

The reconstruction of Livernois Road from Avon Road to just north of Walton Road in the city of Rochester Hills.

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.

Mason Street COMPLETE

Rose Township through Tri-Party funding provided by Oakland County general government will pave Mason Street from Milford Road to Franklin Street beginning May 28, 2019. Road will close to through traffic; however, residential and township hall traffic will be maintained.

Milford Road Culvert Replacement

In 2019, the Milford Road culvert that carries the Shiawassee River in Rose Township will be replaced. In 2018, Milford Road was part of the Preservation Overlay program. The section over the culvert will be resurfaced this year.

Opdyke Road SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE

Opdyke Road will undergo a repair, rehabilitate and resurface project in 2018, from Auburn Road to Perry Street/Lapeer Road (M-24) in the cities of Auburn Hills and Pontiac. The bridge over the Clinton River will also be reconstructed.

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.

Real-Time Traffic Map

Road construction, freeway cameras, congestion and freeway incidents can be viewed on the RCOC Real-Time Traffic Map.

Sashabaw Road (I-75 to Clarkston Road)

This page has the details of the Sashabaw Road construction project.

Sashabaw Road (Bow Pointe to Sheffler) COMPLETE

In 2019, Sashabaw Road between Bow Pointe and Sheffler drives will have improvements to the crossovers, sidewalks, new pavement markings and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps The project is mostly funded by a grant secured through the State of Michigan's Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF).

Sashabaw Road (Sherwood to Granger Road)

In 2019, Sashabaw Road from Sherwood Road to Granger Road in Brandon Township will be paved. The road is currently gravel. Improvements also include some shoulder paving, improved drainage and storm sewer installation.

Spot Resurfacing Program

List of 2019 Spot Resurfacing Locations

Square Lake Road Culvert Replacement

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

Walton Blvd COMPLETE

Walton Blvd culverts between Squirrel and Adams Road in the communities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills were replaced in 2018. Resurfacing to take place in the Spring of 2019.

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?