2010 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Weight restrictions will be enforced effective Monday, March 8, 2010 beginning at 6 AM. To be added to the email notification system, click gtcrc@gtcrc.org
To learn about weight restrictions and view lists of non-restricted and restricted roads, click here
BIDS FOR MATERIALS AND SERVICES
The Road Commission is finalizing its 2010 needs for materials and services with bids anticipated to be received on March 15, 2010 at 1 PM. To check the status, Click bid page
If you have a question... "ask your road board."
WE HAVE AN ANSWER! Let us know what's on your mind - Our Board is very interested in answering your questions. Send your inquiry to us at gtcrc@gtcrc.org A Board member will answer one question during a regular meeting - which can then be viewed either on Channel99 or on LIAA's website.
ROAD WORK
Work on the Hammond-Keystone Road project is suspended for the winter. The road is still closed between the Grand Traverse County Brush Drop-Off Site and Traverse Bay Christian School. When winter weather subsides, the project will resume with a June 2010 completion date still anticipated.
SERVICE REQUESTS
Report road problems to 231-922-4848 or email us at: gtcrc@gtcrc.org
SNOWFALL DATA
November 2009 1"
December 2009 66.25"
January 2010 35.5"
February 2010 16"
SEASONAL TOTAL
As of February 22, 2010 118.75"
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.
By adjusting the 2009 budget, we were able to sealcoat County Road 633, from Miller Road to US-31. Although our crews has not been able to sealcoat in about five years due do budget constraints, they didn't miss a beat and an excellent project was completed!!