ROAD WORK IS IN FULL SWING
The traffic signal at East Silver Lake Road at "Green Hill" is being modernized. Work will continue thru late August. The South Long Lake Road project is winding down. For full details, click to our News Release page.
Hurray for Mayfield Township! They are partnering with the Road Commission to improve three gravel roads in their township for nearly four miles in length. Bancroft Road is complete and Elliott and Rahe Roads are currently underway. Mayfield is purchasing the gravel and our crews and equipment are being utilized to place the gravel, work into the existing road base, shape up the road and then compact it. A win-win for both agencies and all those who travel these roads.
Paradise Township just agreed to team up with us to have 0.7 mile of Kingsley Road graveled!
PROJECT FUNDING
Federal funds, Stimulus Funds, residual Hartman-Hammond funds and Bureau of Indian Affairs/Grand Traverse Band are the sources of most of our 2010 road projects
However, these funds are designated for specific project activities. They cannot be used to fill potholes, grade roads, cut trees and other day-to-day needs of the Road Commission.
CURRENT BID ITEMS
Details on our bid page for updates.
SERVICE REQUESTS
Report road problems to 231-922-4848 or email us at: gtcrc@gtcrc.org
PrintCommunity Outreach
Our employees are a vital part of the community - not only through their employment serving the citizens of our county, but in their personal lives. We are your neighbors!
Child and Family Services
The Road Commission family of employees, retirees and spouses have participated for more than 17 years in adopting needy children and families at Christmas. Various volunteer activities occur during the year to support this worthwhile event.
Area Food Pantries
Holiday times are tough for those in need and Road Commission employees have collected food and non-perishable donations for over 11 years for area pantries.
Heritage Parade
The Road Commission employees are proud of the 1992 restoration work accomplished on a 1938 Sno-Go with volunteer efforts of Teamsters Local 214 employees. Assistance was provided by Wes' Body Shop. Until the parade was cancelled in 2007, volunteer employees participated in the Cherry Festival's Heritage Parade. It was an award-winning entry!
The Road Commission purchased this unit in 1948 from the Michigan Department of Transportation at a cost of $900. This massive piece of snow removal equipment was operated in the Kingsley area between 1948-1963, moving snow at the rate of 16-20 tons/minute.
School Visitation
We love to visit schools with a full dress snowplow truck and talk about winter safety for kids. One of our drivers' biggest concern involves kids -- either waiting for school buses or hiding in snow forts along the road as they clear the roads. Have us come to your school - call us at 922-4849, extension 217, to make arrangements. Did you notice the picture on our home page from Long Lake School?
Friday Night Live
During the August "Back to School" Friday Night Live, look for us on Front Street with that snowplow truck. Bring a camera as you sit behind the wheel and blow the horn. Stand with your friends in front of the plow - you'll get a better understanding of the need to give the plow some space! You can also sign up so we may contact your school to make a visit to your class.
Other Areas of Public Service
Many of our employees volunteer to serve our community in local fire departments, township boards and committees, and non-profit organizations, as well as their places of worship.