Cone Zone - Road Construction Updates

Major Road Projects:

14 Mile Road: Ryan Road to Dequindre Road
This is a Macomb County Department of Roads project for resurfacing 14 Mile Road between Ryan Road and Dequindre Road. Construction is anticipated to begin in the Early fall and be completed before the end of this construction season.  The project is being administered by the Macomb County Department of Roads. The County can reached at 586-461-8671.

19 Mile Road Improvements: Schoenherr Road to Hayes Road
This is a City project to resurface 19 Mile Road between Hayes Road and Schoenherr Road will begin on Monday, July 8.  Paving is currently underway on 19 Mile Road Between Saal and Hayes Road. The project will be split into two phases.  The first phase is Saal Road to Hayes Road.  During this phase, one-way eastbound traffic will be maintained.  Westbound traffic will be detoured at Hayes Road.  Phase I is scheduled to be completed by late August and Phase II will begin. 

The paving on the north side of 19 Mile Road is complete.  Starting on Tuesday, August 13, the contractor will start construction on the southside of 19 Mile Road between Saal Road and Hayes Road.  During construction, one-way, eastbound 19 Mile Road traffic will be maintain.  Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the most northerly left lane.  Detours will continue to be posted for all westbound 19 Mile Road traffic.Also, the intersection of Saal Road and 19 Mile Road will be under construction.  Two-way traffic will be maintain.  Minor delays may occur to allow for the asphalt milling and paving operations.

The limits of phase II will be Saal Road to Schoenherr Road and is scheduled to be completed by early November.  With the exception of intermittent closures via flagging operations, all turning movements will be permitted at the Saal Road intersection during the duration of the project.  There will be a two week period in which Michigan Drive will be closed at 19 Mile Road to allow for approach reconstruction.  More information will be provided on that closure once the dates are firm.  The City
can be reached at 586-466-2720. 
Construction Update Notification Letter  Project Location Map

Schoenherr Road: 800' North of Clinton River Road to 1200' North of 19 Mile Road
This is a Macomb County Department of Roads project for resurfacing Schoenherr Road from 800' North of Clinton River Road to 1200 feet North of 19 mile Road.  Traffic will be reduced to one-lane in each direction to allow for the construction. Traffic control will be setup on August 7th and remain in place throughout the duration of the project as work continues. Alternate routes are advised.  The project is being administered by the Macomb County Department of Roads.  The estimated completion date is October 31, 2019. The County can reached at 586-461-8671.
Project Location Map

Merrill Road Improvements: 18 1/2 Mile Road to Dobry Drive

This is a City project for asphalt resurfacing on Merrill Road from 19 Mile Road to Dobry Drive and road reconstruction from 18½ Mile Road to 19 Mile Road. The construction will be split into two stages, the west and the east half. 

Paving on the west side of the project is currently underway today, August 18th.  Also, sprinkler repairs and backfill of curb and sidewalks will occur the week of August 19th.  Upon completion, traffic will be shifted onto the new pavement and work will commence on the east side of Merrill Road.

Merrill Road is currently open to one-way traffic, South Bound only between Dobry Drive and 18½ Mile Road. Note all traffic must turn right from Merrill Road to 18½ Mile Road. The City can be reached at 586-466-2720.  

Notification Letter  Project Location Map

Dequindre Road: 14 Mile to Long Lake Road (18 Mile)
This is a Road Commission for Oakland County project for select concrete repair between 14 Mile and Long Lake Road as part of the 2019 Concrete Slab Replacement Program.  Dequindre Road concrete repairs will begin in mid June and be completed this summer.  The prime contractor is Florence Cement Co.  A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained during the project. The Road Commission for Oakland County can reached at 248-858-4804

Completed 2019 Major Road Projects

Utica Road: Dodge Park Road to Van Dyke Road
This is a Macomb County Department of Roads project for resurfacing Utica Road Between 18 Mile Road and 
Old Van Dyke.  Utica Road has reopened to traffic.  Minor restoration items will be completed during the month of August. The County can reached at 586-461-8671.

18 Mile Road Improvements: Ryan Road to Mound Road

This is a Macomb County Department of Roads project for resurfacing 18 Mile Road Between Ryan Road and Mound Road. Asphalt paving is now complete and open to traffic. Final restoration will be completed by the end of August. The prime contractor is Florence Cement Co. Two-way traffic will be maintained with flag control during construction operations. The County can reached at 586-461-8671.

Hayes Road Concrete Repairs: 18 Mile to Clinton River Road

The Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) has completed a concrete patching job on Hayes Road between 18 Mile Road and Clinton River Road.  The County can be reached at 586-463-8671.