The Road Commission for Oakland County is taking several additional steps this year to address the onslaught of potholes that is besieging roads across the region. “The true root cause of the severe pothole problem is Michigan’s decades-long road-funding crisis that has crippled road-agency efforts to repair roads. However, we are taking every step within our power to address this challenge,” RCOC Chairman Eric Wilson said. “We know that this situation is creating a burden for motorists, and … [Read more...]
Road Commission for Oakland County Expands Efforts to Address Potholes
February 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, Why does the road commission work on adjacent roads concurrently?
September 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, Work is being done on Tienken and Avon roads, so there is no easy access east to west. It makes travel very frustrating. I know these roads need to be fixed, but why not put all the manpower on different segments of one road, repair it, and open the road quickly to the public? Sincerely, Dizzy Driver Dear Dizzy Driver, In Michigan the joke has always been that we have five seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter… and construction. And after the hard winter we had, our … [Read more...]
Adams Road Gets a $1.4 Million Dollar Facelift!
May 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Icy Road Updates
December 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The sunshine and warmer temperature today have really helped, and motorists should find most roads in much better shape for the evening rush hour today. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has had all available staff and equipment on the road all day today, and will keep them out until after the sun goes down. At this point we remain somewhat concerned about the potential for the roads to re-freeze when the temperatures drop again tonight, but we are hoping that the sun will dry most … [Read more...]
Salt or Sand on Our Icy Roads
December 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Again this morning all RCOC trucks are on the road (we've been out non-stop for close to 60 hours now), and will be throughout the day today salting and cleaning up. The low temperatures overnight last night and Sunday night made it very difficult, as the salt is essentially ineffective when the temperatures are in the single digits. We've also been struggling with a reduced workforce (due to declining road funding). However, we're hopeful that we'll be able to make a lot of progress today, as … [Read more...]
Tienken Road Bridge Over Stoney Creek Now Open!
October 20, 2010 by
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) yesterday afternoon (Oct. 19) opened the new Tienken Road bridge over the Stony Creek between Sheldon and Washington roads in Rochester Hills. Tienken Road had been closed at the bridge since June so the bridge could be replaced. The bridge that was replaced was built in 1940 and its structure was significantly deteriorated. The new bridge is a pre-cast, three-sided concrete bridge with an asphalt road surface. Additionally, RCOC was able to … [Read more...]
RCOC REMINDS HOMEOWNERS TO CHECK THEIR MAILBOXES
October 15, 2010 by
ON 2ND ANNUAL “SHAKE YOUR MAILBOX DAY” Beverly Hills, Mich. — The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) asked residents to prepare for winter by shaking their mailboxes. Gov. Jennifer Granholm has officially proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 23, as the 2nd annual ‘Shake Your Mailbox Day’ in Michigan. Shake Your Mailbox Day is a cooperative effort of road commissions across the state and the U.S. Postal Service. “Many homeowners have started the practice of changing batteries in smoke detectors … [Read more...]
