Engineering Department
248.524.3383
The mission of the Engineering Department is to design high quality public improvements using sound engineering principles and cutting edge technology.
Rochester Road Construction Project
John R, Big Beaver to Long Lake
Starting Thursday, September 2, 2010, DiLisio Contractors under the direction of Engineering and DPW will be saw cutting concrete pavement at spot locations on John R from Big Beaver to Long Lake. Temporary lane closures will be occurring throughout those two miles of John R for the next two days.
All lanes will be open this weekend and all next week so as not to disrupt bus service during the first week of school. Concrete replacement work will start, weather permitting, the following week on Monday, September 13th. One lane in each direction will be open for traffic at each work location.
The length of the lane closures will vary as the work progresses. All work is expected to be complete by October 1, 2010.
Rochester Road Reconstruction Update, Torpey to Barclay & Wattles, East and West of Rochester
On Saturday, August 7th Rochester road traffic will be switched to the new concrete roadway along the east side of Rochester road; one week ahead of schedule. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction, plus a left turn lane. The crossover to the new pavement will occur south of Wattles just south of the former Shell gas station. Rochester road traffic north of Wattles will remain on the old road side (west side) until the Rochester/Wattles intersection is complete and Wattles is reopened to through traffic at Rochester on August 25th.
Prior to the traffic switch, workers will be constructing temporary asphalt for the crossover and adding permanent asphalt behind the drives on the east side of Rochester to complete these drive approaches. Work will also be done to clean and strip the new roadway.
After the traffic switch, removal of the pavement on the west side of Rochester road south of Wattles will begin, followed by storm sewer and water main work and construction of the new concrete pavement.
Advance warning signage, construction barrels, flaggers, etc. will be in place on Rochester Road in order to facilitate traffic movements during the traffic switch and may be adjusted to facilitate efficient traffic flow.
Due to significant delays caused by contaminated soils in and around the former Shell gas station site, we have worked with the contractor and developed a plan to accelerate the project in order to stay on schedule with the original November 30, 2010 open to traffic date. Essentially, the proposal is a no-excuses proposal for the contractor to open the road to traffic by November 30th. Weather is not a consideration in this proposal and the contractor will have to work under whatever weather conditions are encountered. This will provide for a significant increase in construction activities on the project and will incorporate multiple stages being under construction at one time, as well as additional night and weekend work and extending the closures of Wattles Road from 2 weeks to 3 weeks per side.
We are very aware of the significant impact on businesses within the construction zone and we are doing everything possible to keep this project on schedule. Thank you for your patience cooperation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bernard O’Brien (248) 535-3380 or Bill Pennycook (248) 535-3363 of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. If you wish to contact the City directly, please contact the City Engineering Department at 248.524.3383.
Coolidge, Maple to Golfview
Coolidge Pavement Rehabilitation
COOLIDGE, MAPLE to GOLFVIEW - PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
The existing pavement on Coolidge has deteriorated to a point where maintenance is no longer cost effective. Coolidge will be rehabilitated by milling (grinding) the existing asphalt surface, performing base and joint repairs, curb and gutter replacement and an asphalt pavement overlay will be placed to serve as the new road surface.
Existing pedestrian crossing locations will be upgraded to comply with current American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Traffic will be maintained on one lane in each direction throughout the duration of the project.
This construction bulletin is to inform you of up-coming special construction operations relating to the Coolidge Hwy., Pavement Rehabilitation project. The following construction operations will begin on Saturday, September 11th at 6 am and end on Sunday, September 12th at 8 pm:
Pavement construction will be completed at the intersection of Coolidge and Golfview. Because of this work, the following traffic restrictions will be required:
Coolidge Hwy. and Golfview will be closed to through traffic at the intersection. Local traffic only will be maintained. No traffic will be allowed through the intersection.
Advance warning signage, construction barrels, flaggers, etc. will be in place in order to facilitate traffic movements. Expect delays. Appropriate detour routes will be in place and the following roads shall be posted as detour routes: Big Beaver, Crooks and Maple
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City Engineering Department at 248.524.3383.
Work is anticipated to begin in July 2010 and be open to traffic in September 2010. Final project cleanup and restoration will take place in the fall of 2010. Funding for this project comes from the City's Major Road fund.
Concrete Slab Replacements on County Roads - Big Beaver, Long Lake and Livernois
Big Beaver, Long Lake and Livernois Roads will receive spot concrete slab replacements, but will address only the worst locations due to limited funding.
These roads are owned and maintained by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), not the City. Although the City has no jurisdiction over these roads, we are conducting a concrete slab replacement project under the county's Tri-party Program. Tri-Party Program funds are one-third County, one-third Road Commission and one-third City. These funds can only be used to improve County roads within the City of Troy.
As of June 1, all that remains to be done on this project is joint sealing of the patch areas, which should be completed soon.
If citizens have concerns related to road maintenance or pothole repair, please call the appropriate number for City or County roads. Please know that the County also maintains the State roads.
RCOC Citizen Concern line: 248.858.4804 (County and State Roads).
For concerns on City Roads: 248.524.3392.
Engineering
The Engineering Department deals with the infrastructure and records of Troy pertaining to water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drains, paving, new construction, surveying, design, right-of-way, floodplain information, soil erosion, permits and administration. They are the liaison with Federal, State and County agencies and other cities to implement projects; liaison with developers to implement the public improvements for new residential, commercial, and industrial developments; and liaison with utility companies for private utility construction in City right-of-way.
Engineering services include the design and administration of public improvement projects such as roads, sanitary sewers, water mains, storm sewers and sidewalks. Engineering prepares the plans and specifications and supervises the construction of projects authorized by City Council. Engineering updates and maintains all records of City utilities, streets, and sidewalks.
Some of its objectives for the upcoming year include replacing water mains in section 9, Section 28, and Section 34, improvements to the River Rouge watershed, Rochester Road utility relocations between Torpey and Wattles, developing projects to enhance traffic safety, developing public education brochures and performing work to increase school safety, continue to enhance and broaden the scope of the city's GIS information.
The Engineering Department sets the standards and specifications for new developments and reviews plans and inspects construction to protect the public interest. Surveying and Inspection Services conducts surveys for the design and construction of public improvements; develops the City's Geographic Information System; conducts surveys for the investigation of drainage problems; and inspects the construction of private utilities for compliance with City requirements.
Please contact the Troy Engineering Department at 248.524.3384 if you have any questions or concerns.
Traffic Engineering Services analyzes roads for defects and deficiencies; maintains records for traffic crashes, signals, signs and sidewalks; conducts and maintains traffic volume counts; and handles requests for new traffic signals and signs. This department works with the Traffic Committee which meets monthly to discuss traffic issues within the city.
DID YOU KNOW?
- There are over 322 miles of major and local roads maintained by the City of Troy.
- Most of Troy's major roads are under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission for Oakland County: Adams, Crooks, Livernois, John R, Dequindre, South Boulevard, Long Lake, Big Beaver, Maple and 14 Mile.
- The Road Commission for Oakland County installs and maintains all traffic signals in Troy, however Troy's Traffic Engineering Division continually monitors the operations and makes recommendations for better performance.
- The City of Troy secured approximately $22 million in State and Federal funding for major road improvements from 2009 to 2014. Troy's required local match is 20% of these funds.
