Service Requests
As you come across potholes, contact us with a good description of where they are -- nearest address, distance from intersection, what side of the road, etc. We can always use another set of “eyes” out there!
Report road problems to 231-922-4848 or email us at: gtcrc@gtcrc.org
Winter Preparedness
We are gearing up for winter. Our winter sand pile is nearly as tall as as our salt barn. Sander boxes, spreaders and blades are being installed as our trucks change gears from summer to winter operations.
There is still time to check your furnace and its filters, smoke detectors, chimneys and mailboxes. The often-overlooked mailbox needs to be checked, too. Click here for a quick overview on mailbox winter survival tips - a few minutes of inspection and repair could save hours of outdoor repairs and lost/damaged mail.
Snowfall summary is as follows:
November 2011 2.5"
December 2011 2.75"
January 2012 48.50" for a season total of 53.75"
Check the snowfall detail amounts here.
Notice to Bidders
We are currently out for Bid Annual Material and Services so if you know a business that would benefit from knowing, please let them know or pass along their information to us so we can send them an email. The items out for bid are too numerous to list here, so please visit our Bid page.
The Road Commission is also going out for bid for Truck(s) and Installation of Equipment for the trucks. Please visit our Bid page for details.
PrintGrand Traverse Conservation District
You can visit the Conservation District website at http://natureiscalling.org
Native Plant Rescue
Grand Traverse Conservation District and the Grand Traverse County Road Commission have partnered to rescue native plants that may otherwise be destroyed on road projects. Several plants were rescued on South Long Lake Road, which include 30 False Solomon Seal, 15 Marsh Buttercups, 3 Ostrich Ferns and some Sensitive Ferns. Volunteers enjoyed the rescue and had never rescued the Marsh Buttercups or Sensitive Ferns before!
More from June 29, 2010 on South Long Lake:
The group that went to S. Long Lake Rd found a patch of Jack in the Pulpits including a few large ones (see attached picture). We rescued about 50 Jacks from that spot! The road widening project is about to begin and it would be great to get out there one more time before all of these amazing plants are destroyed!
Check our Facebook page to see two photos of the rescued "Jacks."
Stream Crossing Restoration
The Road Commission has been involved in cooperative projects with the Conservation District since 1993. This relationship has resulted in improving stream quality and correcting erosion problems throughout the County. A special emphasis has been placed on the Boardman River.
The following list exemplifies what has been accomplished between our two agencies:
Boardman River Projects
Broomhead Road at the North Branch Boardman River
Blair Townhall Road at Jaxon Creek
Blair Townhall Road at Swainston Creek
Weaver Road at Jaxon Creek
Weaver Road at Jaxon Creek (North crossing)
Clous Road at Jaxon Creek
Vance Road at Beitner Creek
Brown Bridge Road at Boardman River at Scheck’s
Brown Bridge Road at Boardman River at Ranch Rudolf
Brown Bridge Road at Hanna Creek
Mayfield Road at East Creek
Marsh Road at Bancroft Creek
Cass Road at Miller Creek
Williams Road at Beitner Creek
Hodge Road at Parker Creek
Knight Road at Parker Creek (North crossing)
Knight Road at Parker Creek (South crossing)
Lake Road at Carpenter Creek
Carpenter Creek culvert replacement