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.
PrintSealcoating
Sealcoating, more commonly referred to as "tar and chip," is a cost effective method of preserving a road surface.
The surface is prepared by filling any potholes and correcting any crown/shoulder problems in advance.
Hot emulsions (tar) is placed, following by a layer of stone (chip) and then compacted. Motorists must reduce their speed while traveling on a recently sealcoated road. Vehicle traffic assists in compacting the stone. The road will be noisy and gritty, but this process improves the traction. Excess stone is swept away for reuse.
In May 2011, townships were offered a cost-sharing program for sealcoating roads. The township will be responsible for material costs and the GTCRC will be responsible for the equipment and labor costs.
With the mild October weather, we are continuing to fog seal roads in Garfield Township. This additional layer of sealing is extremely weather sensitive. Ideal conditions are dry, low humidity and temperatures near 70 degrees. The warmer the air and road temperature are, the quicker the fog seal will set up. As the road must remain free of traffic until it is set up, doing the work under cooler temperatures extends the road's closure.