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
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
1993-2006
18 Total 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