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.
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.
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 49696
2) Emails - gtcrc@gtcrc.org
3) Fax - (231) 929-1836