Tienken Road construction to wrap up by end of Oct.

The Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) sent out an update Wednesday sharing that the Tienken Road construction project in Rochester Hills is slated to wrap up by the end of the month. The road is not open yet, but Craig Bryson, public information officer for the RCOC says he is optimistic the project is on track to be completed on time. “There are a couple of things that have to fall into place for that to happen,” he says, “But at this point, we are still hopeful that that will be … [Read more...]

Real-time traffic updates help ease the pain on congestion

Every Michigander knows there are five seasons in the state: spring, summer, fall, winter, and construction. Thankfully, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has a solution for the last "season" with a revamped online Real-Time Traffic Map, making the congestion-monitoring tool simpler, easier and faster to use. The map is available on the RCOC Website, www.rcocweb.org (click on “Get Map” in the top right corner of the home page). “Ours was the first real-time traffic-information … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, How Do I Survive Remodeling?

Dear Crabby, We had a small fire in our house and now we need to have a lot of things repaired and replaced. I am excited to get things freshened up, but I have one major question - "How do I survive remodeling?" Sincerely, Ober Wellemed Dear Ober Wellemed, Ah yes, the joys and pains of reconstruction.  I can remember vividly the process of having a disaster, then the clean up, then the quotes for new work, then the work itself.  It seems like a never-ending process while you are … [Read more...]

RCOC, MDOT, Rochester Hills, and Rochester to jointly conduct press conference to discuss Rochester area road projects

Officials with the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the City of Rochester Hills and the City of Rochester will join forces Wednesday, June 27 at 10 a.m. for a joint press conference to discuss current and impending road and bridge projects in the Rochester area. The event will take place at the gazebo at Veteran’s Memorial Park at the southeast corner of the intersection of Livernois and Avon roads in Rochester Hills. The … [Read more...]

Main Street full closure begins May 15

Getting through downtown Rochester is about to get more interesting with the total closure of Main Street between Third Street and Olde Towne. So far, one lane in each direction has been open. But from May 15 until sometime in July, the road will be closed so a full reconstruction can take place. The detour for northbound traffic is east on Second, north on Water and then West on University to return to Main Street. For southbound traffic, the detour is west on University, south on Walnut … [Read more...]

Road Delays in the Area

The following projects may cause traffic delays on Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) roads between Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 or may start shortly thereafter. It is RCOC’s goal to conduct road improvement projects in a way that interferes with traffic as little as possible. This list includes both Road Commission projects and projects conducted by others, under permit, on roads under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission. Please note: This information is subject to change. Projects can … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, What’s with all the Construction on our Roads?

Dear Crabby, What's will all the construction on our roads in Michigan? I just got back from a trip through Ohio and they don't have nearly as much construction going on as we have! What can we do about all these construction traffic jams in our state? Sincerely, Ted Trafficjam Dear Mr. Trafficjam, Anyone that has lived in Michigan for any length of time knows that there are four seasons for us all to enjoy: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Orange Barrel Season! As soon as the frost starts … [Read more...]

More Road Construction in the Rochester Area!

ROAD:                       Walton Blvd. from east of Adams Road to Great Oaks Blvd. Project:                       RCOC is resurfacing this road. During the project, at least one lane of Walton in each direction will remain open at all times, but motorists may experience some backups, especially during rush hours. Community:               Rochester Hills Completion Date:      By Aug. 12   ROAD:                       Crooks Road, just north and south of M-59 (from Austin Street to … [Read more...]

Adams Road Gets a $1.4 Million Dollar Facelift!

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, will conduct a public information meeting June 13 to share plans for the upcoming resurfacing of Adams Road between South Boulevard and Auburn Road on the Rochester Hills/Auburn Hills border. The meeting will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Auburn Hills City Hall, 1827 N. Squirrel Road (at the southwest corner of University Drive and Squirrel Road). … [Read more...]

Road Commission Construction Updates

ROAD:                       Walton Blvd. from east of Adams Road to Great Oaks Blvd. Project:                       RCOC will resurface this road beginning approximately April 15. During the project at least one lane of Walton will remain open at all times, but motorists may experience some backups, especially during rush hours. Community:                Rochester Hills Completion Date:       By Aug. 12   ROAD:                       Crooks Road, just north and south of M-59 (from … [Read more...]