News Releases
For Immediate Release
Date: September 29, 2011
For Information, Contact: Michael Clark - (810) 388-4027
Mason Road Bridge is Open
September 29, 2011
Construction on the Mason Road Bridge over the North Branch of
Mill Creek in Lynn Township is complete. Construction included removal of the
old concrete bridge deck and placing a new timber bridge deck.
This project was financed by the St. Clair County Road
commission at a project cost of $375,000.
For Immediate Release
Date: September 19, 2011
For Information, Contact: David Reinke - (810) 388-4020
Wadhams Road Bridge over Black River
between Lapeer Road and North River Road
The bridge closure of Wadhams Road over the Black River
scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for tomorrow night due to delays
because of bad weather. Wadhams Road from Lapeer Road to North River Road
will be closed to all through traffic on Tuesday, 09/20/2011 from 8:00 pm until
Wednesday, 09/21/2011 at 5:00 am, weather permitting.
For Immediate Release
Date: September 14, 2011
For Information, Contact: David Reinke - (810) 388-4020
Wadhams Road Bridge over Black River
between Lapeer Road and North River Road
Overnight lane closures are scheduled to begin on the Wadhams
Road Bridge over the Black River starting Friday, September 16th for the pouring
of the concrete deck on the east stage of the new bridge. One lane of
traffic will remain open and one lane will be closed using flag people starting
as early as 6:00 pm, Friday, September 16th. Both lanes on the bridge will
be reopened prior to 5:00 am, Saturday, September 17th.
Wadhams Road from Lapeer Road to North River Road will also be
closed to all through traffic on Monday, September 19th from 8:00 pm until
Tuesday, September 20th at 5:00 am. Please check our Website or Facebook
page for any updates to the road closure schedule due to weather or construction
delays.
For Immediate Release
Date: September 1, 2011
For Information, Contact: David Reinke - (810) 388-4020
Keewahdin Road from M-136 east to M-25
Construction is scheduled to begin
September 6, 2011
Keewahdin Road resurfacing from M-136 east to M-25 is scheduled
to begin September 6, 2011. work will include cold milling the existing
surface then resurfacing with hot mix asphalt, shoulder gravel placement,
applying pavement markings and replacing guardrail. All work will be
confined to the existing road right-of-way.
The road will be resurfaced in two phases. One phase will
be open to through traffic, however, intermittent lane closures and flag people
will be needed. The second phase will be completed under a daily road
closure with a detour posted along M-136, Krafft Road and M-25. Access to
all residents and businesses will be maintained throughout the project and any
road and lane closures will be open by the end of each workday. Local
residents are encouraged to plan for delays due to construction. We
request your cooperation and patience.
This project is being financed by the St. Clair County Road
Commission, the State of Michigan and the Federal Highway Administration at a
total cost of $433,849.
The prime contractor is Ace Asphalt & Paving Co.
The contract completion date is September 16, 2011.
For Immediate Release
Date: September 1, 2011
For Information, Contact: Robert Blanchard - (810) 388-4033
Kilburn Road Bridge over the Plum Creek
Construction is Complete
The replacement of Kilburn Road Bridge over the Plum Creek is
complete. The construction included removing the entire existing bridge,
replacing the abutments, superstructure, guardrail, and completing road base
improvements. The road approaches were then resurfaced with hot mix
asphalt.
This project was financed by the St. Clair County Road
Commission, the State of Michigan and the Federal Highway Administration at a
total cost of $665,726.
The prime contractor was NOVAK'S Supply & Equipment of
Almont, MI.
For Immediate Release
Date: August 11, 2011
For Information, Contact: David Reinke - (810) 388-4020
Wadhams Road Bridge over Black River
Temporary Bridge closures Starting 08/17/2011
Periodic closures are scheduled to begin on the Wadhams Road
Bridge over the Black River starting Wednesday, August 17th for delivery of the
stage 2 girder sections. Stage 2 construction is well under way and the
pier and abutments are nearing completion. The stage 1 half of the new
bridge will be closed for 15 to 45 minutes at a time, up to 4 times each day
between the hours of 9AM and 4PM. The periodic bridge closures are
expected to last 2 - 3 weeks once the first deliveries are made.
For Immediate Release
Date: August 8, 2011
For Information, Contact: David Reinke - (810) 388-4020
Gratiot Road from Airport Drive to I-94 BL Construction is
Complete
Gratiot Road resurfacing from Airport Drive east to I-94 is
complete. Construction included milling the asphalt surface, earth
excavation, culvert replacements and drainage upgrades. The road was
then resurfaced with hot mix asphalt and restriped with new pavement
markings.
This project was financed by the St. Clair County Road
Commission, the State of Michigan and the Federal Highway Administration at a
total cost of $891,518.
The prime contractor was Ace Asphalt & Paving Co. of Port
Huron, MI
For Immediate Release
Date: August 5, 2011
For Information, Contact: Robert Blanchard - (810) 388-4033
Kendall Road over the Rattle Run Creek Construction is
scheduled to begin 08/05/2011
The replacement of Kendall Road Bridges over the Rattle Run
Creek, in Columbus Township, is scheduled to begin work the week of 08/01/2011.
The work will include removing the entire existing West Bridge,
replacing the abutments, superstructure, guardrail, and completing some road
base improvements. The road approaches will then be resurfaced with hot
mix asphalt. All work will be confirmed to the existing
right-of-way. The West Bridge will be completed and open to traffic prior
to starting the removal of the East Bridge. The work will include removing
the entire existing East Bridge, replacing the abutments, superstructure,
guardrail, and completing some road base improvements. The road approaches
will then be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt.
The Kendall Road Bridges will be closed to through traffic
during construction and a detour route will be posted. Only one Bridge
will be closed at any given time. Local residents are encouraged to plan
for delays due to construction. We request your cooperation and patience.
This project is financed by the St. Clair County Road
Commission, the State of Michigan and the Federal Highway Administration at a
total cost of $797,760.
The contract completion date is October 14, 2011.
For Immediate Release
Date: May 24, 2011
Road Closure & Posting on Sperry Road Culverts in
Berlin Township
Due to advancing concrete deterioration the following culverts
are to be CLOSED or posted as soon as possible (Today):
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Sperry Road between Terry Road and Boner Road over the
Leonard Drain (C-6) in Berlin Township. Located about 150 feet north
of the Terry Road intersection.
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Previous Posting - NONE
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Lower Posting
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New Structure
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5 ton - Single
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5 ton - Double
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5 ton - Triple
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Sperry Road between Terry Road and Hunt Road over the
Leonard Drain (C-7) in Berlin Township. Located about 500 feet south
of the Terry Road intersection.
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New Designation: CLOSED until further notice
For Immediate Release
Date: April 15, 2011
For Information, Contact: Robert Blanchard - (810) 388-4033
Kilburn Road over the Plum Creek Construction is
scheduled to begin 04/18/11
The replacement of Kilburn Road Bridge over the Plum Creek, in
Grant Township, is scheduled to begin work the week of 04/18/11. The work
will include removing the entire existing bridge, replacing the abutments,
superstructure, guardrail, and completing some road base improvements. The
road approaches will then be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt.
The road will be closed to through traffic during the
construction and a detour route will be posted. Local residents are
encouraged to plan for delays due to construction. We request your
cooperation and patience.
This project is financed by the St. Clair County Road
Commission, the State of Michigan and the Federal Highway Administration at a
total cost of $665,726.
The contract completion date is September 2, 2011.
For Immediate Release
Date: April 05, 2011
Fargo Road closed until further notice
Fargo
Road has been CLOSED to all through traffic until further notice. This is
due to the deterioration of the culverts of the structure on Fargo Road about
1,250 ft north of the Rynn Road intersection.
For Immediate Release
Date: April 23, 2010
Atkins Road in Kimball Twp will be closed due to bridge
construction
Atkins Road at Wadhams Rd will tentatively close on April 26,
2010 until further notice. This closures is due to the replacement of the
Wadhams Road Bridge over the Black River.
Atkins Road will reopen when the project has been completed.
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