Mt. Clemens, MI - Between state, county and local projects, there will be hundreds of work zones throughout Macomb County this year. In advance of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), which will take place April 26-30, the Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) reminds drivers to remain alert and practice extreme caution to keep themselves and road workers safe.
“Construction season is underway and we strongly encourage drivers to obey traffic laws and speed limits in work zones,” said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. “While road crews perform essential work to keep our roads safe, it’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure we all get home safely.”
Last year was a sober reminder of the dangers road workers face while performing their duties. In 2020, there were five fatal construction related incidents in Michigan including one in Macomb County that resulted in the loss of a MCDR road crew member – Zach Morisette.
MCDR’s goal is to keep the roads as safe as possible with the support of the motoring public. Drivers are strongly encouraged to practice these driving tips:
- Plan ahead. Expect delays, plan for them, and leave early to reach your destination on time. When you can, avoid work zones altogether by using alternate routes.
- Obey road crews and signs. When approaching a work zone, watch for cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, or workers in bright-colored vests to warn you and direct you where to go.
- Slow down. Look for signs indicating the speed limit through the work zone. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you and follow the posted speed limit.
- Move over. Most state move-over laws apply when passing work crews and official vehicles parked on the shoulder with flashing warning lights.
- Avoid distractions. Keep your eyes on the road and off your phone at all times.
- Watch for sudden stoppages. Don’t make sudden lane changes in front of trucks that are trying to slow down.
The Department of Roads annual construction and maintenance operations are underway and the department has released its 2021 road and bridge project schedule, which includes significant work across the region.
“We have more than $100 million in substantial road and bridge improvements planned that will strengthen and enhance Macomb County’s infrastructure and transportation network,” said MCDR Director Bryan Santo. “Through our construction and maintenance programs and community partnerships, we are committed to improving Macomb County's infrastructure to deliver quality roads and bridges.”
The 2021 construction schedule includes 14 primary and local road projects, six bridges and large culverts, in addition to more than 25 asphalt resurfacing and concrete pavement repair projects as part of MCDR’s county-wide pavement preservation program. Work planned also includes four township residential streets as part of MCDR’s subdivision reconstruction assistance program, various maintenance projects, and traffic technology and communication network modernizations.
Among work slated for 2021, is the multi-year $217 million Innovate Mound project with work phased over four construction seasons. When completed, the project will reconstruct approximately nine miles of the Mound Road corridor. The innovations include enhanced connectivity by incorporating state-of-the-art design and smart technology to create a modern corridor. Innovate Mound, a partnership between MCDR and the cities of Warren and Sterling Heights, will include new pavement, drainage, curbs and driveways, traffic signal optimization, roadway widening, connected vehicle and fiber optic communications technology, enhanced non-motorized facilities, and energy-efficient lighting to create a corridor that will continue to serve the community for decades to come.
To help Macomb County motorists navigate local construction work, below is a list of specific locations where primary and local road and bridge projects will occur in 2021. Estimated dates are tentative and subject to change due to inclement weather. The estimated costs for each project includes construction costs of materials, labor, and equipment required to build or repair infrastructure.
10 Mile Road, City of Warren
Location: Dequindre Road to Ryan Road
Type of Work: Mill, Curb and Gutter, Base Repair, Asphalt Overlay
Estimated Cost: $3,075,000
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Summer 2021
22 Mile Road Bridge, Macomb Township
Location: Over the Salt Slang Gloede Drain
Type of Work: Bridge Replacement
Estimated Cost: $ 1,014,465
Estimated Start Date: Summer 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
23 Mile Road, Macomb Township
Location: North Avenue to Card Road
Type of Work: Reconstruct and Widen Road from Two to Five Lanes
Estimated Cost: $6,936,200
Estimated Start Date: Fall 2020
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
23 Mile Road, Shelby Township
Location: Shelby Parkway Traffic Signals
Type of Work: Intersection
Estimated Cost: $6,936,200
Estimated Start Date: Fall 2020
Estimated Finish Date: Spring 2021
23 Mile Road, Macomb Township
Location: Card Road to Heydenreich Road
Type of Work: Reconstruct and Widen Road from Two to Five Lanes
Estimated Cost: $8,750,000
Estimated Start Date: Fall 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2022
25 Mile Road and Romeo Plank Road, Macomb Township
Location: West Intersection
Type of Work: Roundabout Intersection Construction
Estimated Cost: $1,700,000
Estimated Start Date: Summer 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Summer 2021
32 Mile Road / Division Road, Ray Township
Location: Wolcott Road to Hicks Road
Type of Work: Asphalt Overlay
Estimated Cost: $442,302
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Spring 2021
Cass Avenue Bridge, Clinton Township
Location: Over the Clinton River
Type of Work: Bridge Rehabilitation with Pedestrian Walkway
Estimated Cost: $2,875,000
Estimated Start Date: Fall 2020
Estimated Finish Date: Spring 2021
Garfield Road, Clinton Township
Location: 17 Mile Road to 19 Mile Road
Type of Work: Mill, Base Repair, Asphalt Overlay
Estimated Cost: $3,900,000
Estimated Start Date: Summer 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
Garfield Road, Macomb Township
Location: 22 Mile Road to 23 Mile Road
Type of Work: Construction of Road Extension
Estimated Cost: $3,900,000
Estimated Start Date: Summer 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores
Location: 8 Mile Road to 9 Mile Road
Type of Work: Pavement Patching, Curb Repair and Restoration
Estimated Cost: $776,568
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Summer 2021
Harper Avenue Bridge, Clinton Township
Location: Over Clinton River Spillway
Type of Work: Bridge Rehabilitation
Estimated Cost: $2,529,000
Estimated Start Date: Summer 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
Hayes Road, Warren
Location: 10 Mile Road to 11 Mile Road Service Drive (I‐696)
Type of Work: Partial Reconstruction, Mill, Base Repair, and Asphalt Overlay
Estimated Cost: $2,800,000
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
MDOT Bridge Bundle Projects, Macomb County
Location: 31 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain, 33 Mile Road over E.B. Coon Creek, and 26 Mile Road over NB Clinton River
Type of Work: Bridge Rehabilitation
Estimated Cost: 100% MDOT
Estimated Start Date: Summer 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2023
Metropolitan Parkway Boulevard, Sterling Heights
Location: Andrew Street to Dodge Park
Type of Work: Mill, Base Repair, and Asphalt Overlay
Estimated Cost: $3,004,964
Estimated Start Date: Summer 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
Mound Road, Sterling Heights
Location: M‐59 to 18 Mile Road (Anticipated)
Type of Work: Reconstruct and Widen Road
Estimated Cost: $60,000,000 (Phase 1)
Estimated Start Date: Summer 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Summer 2024
Romeo Plank Road, Macomb Township
Location: Macomb Ditch South of 24 Mile Road
Type of Work: Large Culvert Replacement
Estimated Cost: $150,000
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Spring 2021
Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights
Location: Plumbrook Drain to Clinton River Road
Type of Work: Mill, Base Repair, Asphalt Overlay with Four Bridge Rehabilitation Locations
Estimated Cost: $4,896,782
Estimated Start Date: Fall 2020
Estimated Finish Date: Summer 2021
Wolcott Road, Armada Township
Location: Over the Tupper Brook Drain
Type of Work: Mill, Base Repair, Asphalt Overlay
Estimated Cost: $450,000
Estimated Start Date: Summer 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
Asphalt Pavement Preservation Program, Macomb County
Location: Various Locations
Type of Work: Repairs on various roads within the county
Estimated Cost: $3,150,000
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
Concrete Pavement Preservation Program, Macomb County
Location: Various Locations
Type of Work: Repairs on various roads within the county
Estimated Cost: $3,150,000
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
Subdivision Reconstruction Program, Macomb County
Location: Bellford Street, Crawford Street, Lipke Street, and Belvidere Street
Type of Work: Rehabilitation on various residential streets within the county
Estimated Cost: $2,537,519
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2021
Estimated Finish Date: Fall 2021
For a complete list of 2021 projects, maps and information, visit roads.macombgov.org. You can also sign up to receive email and text alerts for construction and traffic updates at roads.macombgov.org. For more information regarding work zone safety and NWZAW, visit nwzaw.org.