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Staff of the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) joined forces recently with the Oakland County Bar Association to collect donations for U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan. The donations were made as part of the Bar Association’s Operation Kuwait-Afghan-Iraq Campaign. Items collected included food, personal items, reading materials, entertainment items, sundries and more. RCOC Board Member Eric S. Wilson, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Oakland County Bar … [Read more...]
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) expects its contractor to begin work Monday, April 15 on the resurfacing of Stoney Creek Road between Orion and Rochester roads in Orion and Oakland townships. The 4.73-mile project involves some road-base repair, guardrail placement and the application of 1.5 inches of new asphalt. The repair of a culvert under the road was part of the project, but was completed last year. During the project, the road will remain open to traffic, but will … [Read more...]
With gas prices steadily climbing, it's nice to hear some good news. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is expecting to see $1.5 million is savings as a result on our recent and unusually mild winter. “With the unseasonably warm temperatures we have experienced lately, and the reduced amount and frequency of snow we saw for the last five months, we are now comfortable with the conclusion that we will, in fact, see a savings this year due to the mild winter,” stated RCOC … [Read more...]
Up until November 9, 2006, the speed limit on a hilly portion of Dutton Road dividing Rochester Hills and Oakland Township was 25 mph. But on that date, a revision to the Michigan Vehicle Code wiped out local control in the interest of uniformity. Gravel, residential roads reverted to a 55 mph speed limit. Oakland County residents have been complaining ever since. Now, two Oakland County legislators have introduced legislation that would allow the county road commission to have the final … [Read more...]
The Road Commission for Oakland County announced Monday that a state grant will allow the crumbling Livernois bridge over the Clinton River to be replaced in 2013, a year earlier than previously announced. A Michigan Local Bridge Program grant will cover $2.5 million of the estimated $2.7 million cost. The Road Commission will provide the remaining funding. “We and our partners at the city of Rochester Hills have worked very hard to secure funding to replace this bridge, following the … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Since April 18, 2011 Walton Boulevard has been limited to one lane from Crittenton Hospital to The Village of Rochester Hills. But not any more. We have a fresh and smooth road to travel on and the results are great to see. The $2.8 million dollar upgrade was called for to conduct pavement repairs, crosswalk improvements, upgraded traffic signals, and add 3 inches of new asphalt. Craig Bryson of The Road Commission for Oakland County said, "The project went very well. Finished on time and within … [Read more...]
The following projects may cause traffic delays on Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) roads between Aug. 10 and Aug. 17 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 … [Read more...]
The following projects may cause traffic delays on Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) roads between June 29 and July 6 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...]
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