PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD NAME & LIMITS: Timbers Road between Stout Road and Hivon Road
ROAD CLOSURE START DATE: Monday, September 16, 2019
APPROXIMATE ROAD CLOSURE END DATE: Friday, September 20, 2019
PROJECT DETAILS:
Timbers Road will be closed to through traffic between Stout Road and Hivon Road starting on Monday, September 16, 2019. The road closure is for the replacement of the culvert crossing under Timbers Road by the Monroe County Drain Commission. Due to the nature of the work, no through traffic will be allowed. Due to the short duration of the closure and local nature of the traffic a detour will not be signed.
The Monroe County Road Commission will return to their winter work schedule beginning Monday, October 7, 2019, hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
From: Monroe County Road Commission
As October 1, 2019, the Monroe County Road Commission (MCRC) will no longer be responsible for maintaining or performing work on the state designated highways such as I-75, I-275, US-23, M-50, M-125, Old US 223 and US-24 located within Monroe County, Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded a contract work for their state trunklines to a company called FERROVIAL. As of October 1, 2019 FERROVIAL will be responsible for all types of work on state roadways, including pothole patching, guardrail installation and repair, mowing, snow/ice control, etc.
The MCRC Board took action in August, 2018 to notify MDOT with a one-year notice to end the contract to service state trunklines. This decision was done after a detailed, two-year analysis reviewing time, resources, finances and effort needed to work on state trunklines that ultimately takes away from the citizens of Monroe County. By removing the focus on state trunklines, the MCRC can better serve Monroe County residents and the motoring public. By not assigning the majority of our trucks to work on state trunklines during snow and ice events, the MCRC will be able to provide quicker service to clear primary, local, subdivision and gravel roads.
Over the last year, the MCRC has worked in concert with MDOT for a smooth transition of the state trunklines to a new vendor. We trust the citizens and residents of Monroe County will see improved service with this new direction.
The Monroe County Road Commission's 2019 Project Map is now available, this map and other information on construction in Monroe County can be found on our Construction Projects page, check back frequently, as we will be adding additional projects when details are finalized.
March 1st, 2019 the Monroe County Road Commission will be changing the way we process our transportation permits (Single move-mobile home move, Annual transport, Seasonal moves and Super Move permit applications.)
We will be using an online-based permitting system via the web at http://www.oxcartpermits.com we will no longer process transportation related permits in person.
Any entity wanting to apply for an overweight / oversize permit for Monroe County roads must use the Oxcart permitting software.
Registration is easy and can be completed on the Oxcart website under the Trucking login/sign-up
Once registered, companies will then be able to reap the benefits of the following via Oxcart:
- Access a simple to use online interface for requesting local permits.
- Paperless permits downloadable to your computer or any mobile device.
- Eliminate tedious paper processes, emailing and scanning.
- Speed the process of permit approvals.
- Feature an online, interactive mapping solution to assist in route selection.
- Online permit approvals pushed to your email inbox.
- Provide an easy, online payment system (Credit card only – see below)
How to pay for Transportation permits.
In addition to the Monroe County Road Commission permitting fee, Oxcart will require a nominal processing fee for each transportation permit. Oxcart will also assess a credit card fee for each permit processed. These charges are as follows:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover
- American Express and Diner's Club
- (2.9% of total permit & processing fee combined)
Plus a $0.30 transaction fee for All transportation permits.
Please feel free to contact the Road Commission if you have any questions or need assistance creating an Oxcart Account.
The Monroe County Road Commission is proud to present a 5-Year Primary Road Plan for the primary roads within Monroe County. The plan is broken down by township and lists the scheduled improvement for each segment of road by calendar year. The plan may change based on future funding levels, project costs, and the overall needs of the Road Commission. Please click on this link or on the “5-Year Plan” tab to the left to view the document.
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Road Commissioner holds office hours
at the Bedford Twp Hall (2nd Floor) on the 3rd Thursday monthly from 1 to 5 p.m.
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WEEKLY ROAD WATCH REPORT
The 2019 construction season is starting, several project will be underway in the coming weeks, 2019 will see several miles of chip seal, asphalt paving, stoning of gravel roads and structure maintenance, please be patient as some types of construction may cause the road to have lane restrictions or closed to thru traffic, all attempts will be made to minimize the impact on the traveling public.
As always, please slow down when road workers are present.
Week of 9-09-19 Weekly Road Watch. Week of 9-16-19 Weekly Road Watch.
2019 Project Map
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Walk Bike Drive Safe
Pedestrians and bicyclists are much more likely to suffer an injury or fatality in a traffic crash than drivers. In fact, while pedestrian and bicycle crashes make up approximately one percent of all traffic crashes, they account for 30 percent of all traffic fatalities in
Southeast Michigan. With the increased interest in walking and biking across the region, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep our streets safe for all users, especially those most vulnerable.
Walk Bike Drive Safe
Pedestrians and bicyclists are much more likely to suffer an injury or fatality in a traffic crash than drivers. In fact, while pedestrian and bicycle crashes make up approximately one percent of all traffic crashes, they account for 30 percent of all traffic fatalities in
Southeast Michigan. With the increased interest in walking and biking across the region, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep our streets safe for all users, especially those most vulnerable.
Walk Bike Drive Safe
Pedestrians and bicyclists are much more likely to suffer an injury or fatality in a traffic crash than drivers. In fact, while pedestrian and bicycle crashes make up approximately one percent of all traffic crashes, they account for 30 percent of all traffic fatalities in Southeast Michigan. With the increased interest in walking and biking across the region, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep our streets safe for all users, especially those most vulnerable.
See SEMCOG's Walk Bike Drive Safe webpage for more information.
The SEMCOG "Walk Bike Drive Safe" Safety Tips Brochure can be found here and is also available at the Monroe County Road Commission offices.
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- A video showing some of the
many surface treatments and other types of maintenance the Road Commission has used
to rehabilitate and preserve the many miles of road that is under our
jurisdiction.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
- U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Railroad Administration
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Keeping Railroads and the Public Safe, please see the ENS (Emergency Notification System) flyer.
- MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S REALITY CHECK
There are many common myths and misconceptions about transportation in Michigan, from why MDOT replaces "perfectly good" signs to why current funding levels aren't enough to keep roads and bridges in good condition. Please click Transportation Reality Check for all of MDOT's myths and realities.
Summary: Deficient roadways cost Detroit area drivers $1,600 annually, Lansing area drivers $1,032 annually, and Grand Rapids area drivers $1,027 annually for a total of $7.7 billion statewide. Costs will rise and transportation woes will worsen without a significant funding boost.
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To better serve the development community the Monroe County Economic Development Corporation has facilitated the creation of a guide that will “streamline the development processes” within Monroe County thus saving precious time, money and effort in getting projects up and running in the shortest possible time in our communities.
This Streamlining Guide is a partnership between all the county agencies (including the Monroe County Road Commission), authorities, municipalities and others that may become involved with the planning, permitting, construction and assistance in project developments here in Monroe County.
A recent development which was an outgrowth of the original publication of this document is the adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Monroe County Road Commission and the Monroe County Drain Commission. This agreement was specifically designed to streamline and speed up the review of development proposals by these agencies.
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