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
PrintWeight Restrictions
2010 Weight Restrictions
Weight restrictions are currently in force. They will be lifted in Grand Traverse County beginning on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 7 AM.
Click below to review the list of non-weight restricted roads in Grand Traverse County:
2010 Non-Weight Restricted Roads
Click below to review an alphabetical list of weight-restricted roads in Grand Traverse County:
2010 A - C 2010 D - H 2010 I -O 2010 P - S 2010 T - Z
To learn more about this method of preserving our road surfaces, continue reading!
The "W's" of Weight Restrictions
What
When weight restrictions are being enforced, most heavy trucks must reduce their speeds and axle loads. These reductions reduce the impact that vehicles have on the fragile road surface. Speeds are reduced 35 MPH. Loads can either be reduced by carrying fewer pounds or by adding additional axles.
Why
The State of Michigan allows more weight per axle during normal travel times than any of the adjoining states. Weight restrictions are placed on roads to protect them from damage as the frost comes out of the road bed surface. As this action is weather-related, there is no set day when restrictions are placed or removed. Following is a brief history of "on-and-off" dates in Grand Traverse County:
When
Year "ON" "OFF"
2010 March 10 March 24
2009 March 9 April 17
2008 March 14 April 14
2007 March 5 April 2
2006 March 8 April 3
2005 March 14 April 7
2004 March 1 April 19
Where
All state highways within Grand Traverse County are considered "Class A" roads. Trucks may continue their loads and speeds. A list of roads within Grand Traverse County that have either been constructed or reconstructed to a greater standard are also exempt. No special moves are allowed for loads that are overweight or oversized during this period of time.
Who
There are legal exemptions for certain classes of business; however, those businesses must still obtain written permission from the Road Commission for their intended route. Examples are several types of farm transports and electric utilities.