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"
PrintSeasonal Road Information
On May 17, 1989, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission adopted a seasonal road system pursuant to Act 184 of 1981. There are approximately 200 miles of designated seasonal roads in Grand Traverse County.
By law, the maximum amount of routine maintenance is twice per year. Seasonal roads in Grand Traverse County generally receive maintenance (grading) in the spring and possibly in the fall.
The Road Commission does not maintain or snowplow seasonal roads between the months of November through April. Therefore, a seasonal road may not be open to public travel during this time. Private landowners need to perform their own snow removal.
In order to receive winter maintenance, seasonal roads must be upgraded to the current Road Commission's standards at other's expense. A public hearing is required to make changes to the seasonal road system.
Many people like the peace and quiet of a seasonal road, but before purchasing property located on a narrow, county road "in the woods," be prepared to add some money to your budget for snowplowing and road improvements, if necessary.
Seasonal roads are county roads and permits to do work within the road right-of-way are required.
Seasonal roads do have signs designating them as such.
As seasonal road questions generally arise due to an underyling legal activity or issues (mortgages, land divisions, sale of properties, etc.), please contact us in writing. Please provide us with your name, address and phone number/fax/email. We also need the property (tax) identification number or address. You will generally receive a response within one work day or less. Contact information is as follows:
1) Letters - GTCRC, 1881 LaFranier Road, Traverse City MI 49686
2) Emails - gtcrc@gtcrc.org
3) Fax - (231) 929-1836