The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with Oakland Township, will host a public information meeting on Thursday, April 2, about potential gravel-road paving projects on Silverbell Road, from Abbey Road (end of existing pavement) to Great Fosters Drive, and Gallagher Road, from Silverbell Road to Orion Road, in the township.
The meeting will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oakland Township Hall, 4393 Collins Road, Oakland Township. It will be an open-house format — there will not be a formal presentation, but RCOC staff will be present to answer questions.
The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about the potential paving project and obtain public input and feedback on the proposal. Input and feedback can also be submitted by email to dcsmail@rcoc.org.
To date, the RCOC has completed a high-level scoping study of the potential paving project for the two road segments to understand the potential impacts and project costs. The scoping study also identified potential alignment and grading changes within the corridor needed to complete the project.
The project is estimated to cost approximately $13 million, including project design and right of way acquisition. It would be paid for with a combination of federal funds and contributions from the RCOC and Oakland Township.
The project would include:
- One lane in each direction (12-foot lanes) on newly paved road segments.
- Installation of curb and gutter on each side of the roadways with storm-water control.
- The project would require some of the right of way acquisition from adjacent property owners.
- Impacts on existing pathways and municipal utilities.
- The project would start between 2028 and 2030.
Gallagher Road carries approximately 1,110 vehicles daily. Silverbell Road carries approximately 5,000 vehicles daily. The traffic counts apply to the road segments under consideration for paving.
Anyone wishing to attend the meeting who requires special accommodations in accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Title VI, including those requiring language assistance, should call RCOC at 248-645-2000 and ask to be directed to the RCOC Engineering Department to submit your request. The Road Commission will provide such services free of charge, provided reasonable advance notice is given.