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Posted on: December 1, 2023

WORKER RECOVERING AFTER BEING STRUCK IN ROAD WORK ZONE: PLEASE SLOW DOWN AROUND ROAD WORKERS

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In the wake of a traffic flagger being hit by a motorist in late November, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) reminds drivers to use caution anytime work is occurring on roads.

On Nov. 19, an employee of Allied Construction paving company, worki...

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Andy's Law (Work Zone Safety and Penalties) Press Releases
Posted on: November 27, 2023

PROJECTS THAT COULD DELAY TRAFFIC ON RCOC ROADS NOV. 27 AND DEC. 1 OR MIGHT START SHORTLY THEREAFTER

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The following projects may cause traffic delays on Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) roads between November 27 and December 1 or may start shortly thereafter. 

It is RCOC’s goal to conduct road improvement projects in a way that interferes...

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Road Construction & Permit Projects Update Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2023

ROAD COMMISSION CONTINUES TO SEEK PART-TIME LABORERS/DRIVERS TO ASSIST WITH SNOW AND ICE SEASON

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) continues to seek part-time seasonal laborers/drivers to augment its full-time staff for the winter this year.

“Part-time seasonal laborers/drivers help with providing a higher level of servi...

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Job Openings at the RCOC Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2023

DEQUINDRE CLOSED TODAY, AVON TO HAMLIN, IS CLOSED FOR GLWA INFRASTRUCTURE WORK

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The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) today (Monday, Nov. 6), closed Dequindre Road between Avon and Hamlin Roads on the Rochester Hills/Shelby Township border as work on the next phase of GLWA’...

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GLWA 96-Inch Water Transmission Main Relocation Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2023

RCOC PREPARING FOR SNOW BY REVIEWING WINTER OPERATIONS WITH STAFF, HIRING PART-TIME WORKERS

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is in the process of reviewing its winter operations with its truck drivers and mechanics are preparing its winter-maintenance equipment including trucks and plows in anticipation of the inevitable arrival of ...

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Winter Maintenance Fact Sheet (pdf) Press Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2023

Leading in sustainable safety: US DOT helps kick off RCOC's groundbreaking project

US DOT Robert Hampshire and RCOC Chair Andrea LaLonde speaking at grant announcement event

Thanks to a US Department of Transportation (US DOT) grant, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is spearheading a transformative project to deploy and operate advanced vehicle technology in Oakland County. The project, entitled "Leading in ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2023

GLWA BEGINS NEXT PHASE OF SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG DEQUINDRE ROAD

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DETROIT – The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) are beginning work on the next phase of significant infrastructure improvements in the area of Dequindre Road between Avon Road and Hamlin Road alo...

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GLWA 96-Inch Water Transmission Main Relocation Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2023

ROAD COMMISSION SEEKING PART-TIME LABORERS/DRIVERS TO ASSIST WITH WINTER SNOW AND ICE SEASON

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is seeking to hire part-time seasonal laborers/drivers to augment its full-time staff for the winter this year.

“Part-time seasonal laborers/drivers help with providing a higher level of serv...

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RCOC Careers Page Press Releases
Posted on: October 3, 2023

JOIN A GREAT TEAM OF DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS IN YOUR COMMUNITY: ROAD COMMISSION IS HIRING

RCOC is hiring for various positions

Join a great team: The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is hiring civil engineers and laborers/CDL-A truck drivers to help maintain the roads across the county. 

These positions come with a full benefits package that includes health insur...

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RCOC Careers Page Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2023

DAVISBURG RD./BROADWAY ST., EAST OF ANDERSONVILLE RD. IN SPRINGFIELD TWP., EXPECTED TO CLOSE OCT. 2

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has issued a permit to allow Springfield Township to close Davisburg Road/Broadway Street, from east of Andersonville Road to Hickey Avenue, starting Monday, Oct. 2, through mid-December. 

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Davisburg Road Mill Pond Project Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2023

RCOC BOARD APPROVES $194 MILLION FY 2024 ROAD COMMISSION BUDGET

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Board of Road Commissioners today, Thursday, Sept. 21, approved the $193.9 million fiscal-year 2024 Road Commission budget.

The budget represents about a $15.8 million increase from the fiscal-year 2023 budget ...

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2024 Budget Press Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2023

PREPARATIONS FOR 2024 RESURFACING & WIDENING ON GRAND RIVER AVE., NAPIER TO WIXOM RD., STARTS OCT. 2

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with the City of Wixom and Lyon Township, will begin preparation work for 2024 resurfacing and widening work on Grand River Avenue, from Napier Road to Wixom Road starting Monday, Oct. 2.

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Grand River Avenue, Napier to Wixom Road Press Releases
Posted on: September 14, 2023

RCOC TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING SEPT. 28 ABOUT PLANNED BALDWIN RD./CLARKSTON RD. ROUNDABOUT

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 The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with Orion Township, will host a public information meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28, about the planned 2024 construction of a roundabout at the Baldwin Road/Clarkston Road intersection ...

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Baldwin Road/Clarkson Road Roundabout Press Releases
Posted on: September 12, 2023

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON 9/21 ABOUT 2024 CONSTRUCTION ON BROWN, GIDDINGS & SILVER BELL ROADS

Brown, Giddings and Silver Bell roads prior to construction

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with Orion Township and Auburn Hills, will host a public information meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21, about the planned 2024 reconstruction of Brown, Giddings and Silver Bell roads from Jamm Road...

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Brown, Giddings and Silver Bell Roads Press Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2023

PROPOSED FY 2024 ROAD COMMISSION BUDGET WILL BE PRESENTED AT AUG. 17 PUBLIC HEARING

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will present its proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget at a public hearing Thursday, Aug. 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the RCOC administrative offices, 31001 Lahser Road in Beverly Hills (at the corner of 13 Mile Road and L...

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Proposed Budget Press Releases
Posted on: August 8, 2023

HIRING; JOIN A GREAT TEAM OF DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS & HELP MAINTAIN THE ROADS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

RCOC snowplow truck at the Southfield Garage

 

 Ever wanted to help make your community a better place? Here’s a chance to do just that: The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is hiring laborers/truck drivers to help maintain the roads across the county. 

Th...

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RCOC Careers Page Press Releases
Posted on: July 17, 2023

OAKLAND COUNTY TRAFFIC-FATALITY RATE REMAINS WELL BELOW STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS

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             Once again in 2022, Oakland County saw a substantially lower traffic-fatality rate on its roads than either the state or national rates.

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Press Release with data Press Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2023

WALDON RD., BALDWIN RD. TO CLINTONVILLE RD., TO CLOSE JUNE 19 FOR GRAVEL ROAD PAVING

Waldon Road, Clintonville Road to Baldwin Road, prior to gravel road paving and roundabout construct

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with Independence and Orion townships, is planning to close Waldon Road, Baldwin Road to Clintonville Road, on Monday, June 19, for the start of a two-year gravel-road paving and safety-improve...

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Waldon Road Press Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2023

RCOC APPLAUDS MICHIGAN TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION FOR MAKING ADDITIONAL ROAD FUNDING A TOP PRIORITY

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) applauds the Michigan Township Association (MTA) for identifying increased road funding as a top legislative priority for the coming year. 

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Michigan Township Association Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2023

RCOC KICKS OFF NEARLY $80 MILLION ROAD-CONSTRUCTION SEASON

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has kicked off its $75.6 million road construction season, which will bring a wide range of road improvements to many parts of Oakland County.

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2023 Road Improvement Projects Press Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2023

PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF PHASE ONE OF STUDY OF ADAMS ROAD CORRIDOR, HAMLIN TO WALTON BLVD

Adams Road corridor front page of phase one study results

The City of Rochester Hills, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and Oakland University have completed the first phase of a study to determine the future of the Adams Road corridor from Hamlin Road to Walton Blvd. in the city. 

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Adams Road Corridor PEL Study Press Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2023

NEW COMMISSIONER ERIC McPHERSON SWORN IN AT ROAD COMMISSION

RCOC Commissioner Eric McPherson

         Eric D. McPherson has been sworn in as the new member of the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Board. Commissioner McPherson attended his first Road Commission Board meeting yesterday, Thursday...

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RCOC Officials Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023

LALONDE REMAINS RCOC CHAIR, QUARLES REMAINS VICE CHAIR

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Board of Road Commissioners, at its regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 5, re-elected Andrea LaLonde as Board chair and Nancy Quarles as vice chair for additional one-year terms for 2023.

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Press Releases