Construction Alert: I-75 to Close for Rattalee Lake Road Bridge Demolition
All traffic will be detoured onto Dixie Highway.
Downed Power Line Closes I-696 During Wednesday Evening Rush Hour
Drivers were routed off the freeway into Royal Oak, Ferndale, and Pleasant Ridge.
Nov 29 – Road Commission Hosting Info Meeting on Orion Road/Stoney Creek/Conklin Road Roundabout
Construction is expected to start in the summer of 2023, with the intersection closing to traffic.
Nov 29 – Road Commission Hosting Info Meeting on Orion Road/Stoney Creek/Conklin Road Roundabout
Construction is expected to start in the summer of 2023, with the intersection closing to traffic.
I-75 and M-10 Freeways to Be Impacted by Lane and Ramp Closures for Bridge Inspections
Bridge inspections will require closing multiple freeway lanes and ramps along I-75 and M-10 to allow crews to safely get underneath the bridge ramps.
SB Woodward Reduced to One Lane After Crash in Ferndale
As of noon there were still vehicles on the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Ferndale & Pleasant Ridge Give Updates on Woodward Road Diet
city leaders in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge are sharing information with the public about where things stand, including the likelihood that Pleasant Ridge would likely not be part of the road diet.
Pavement Painting to Impact Downtown Ferndale Week of June 14
If the weather cooperates, the pavement markings in Downtown Ferndale will be getting a facelift
Saturday is an Ozone Action Day, What That Means and How to Help
Saturday, June 5 is the second Ozone Action day of the year in Southeast Michigan.
Video: Baby Ducks Saved from Roadway in Orchard Lake
Either way, thanks to three strangers coming together, the five little ducklings are safe.
Seconds Mean Safety for Wheelchair Users Crossing Woodward
Everything seemed to converge at once, with rapid communication between MDOT, city staff at Ferndale, and myself, to identify what we needed to recommend to fix this.
Fiery Crash Blocks I-696 Monday Morning
It is unclear what caused the crash or if there are any injuries
I-75 Exit at Dixie Hwy Closed Due to Serious Crash – REOPENED
Due to a serious injury vehicle crash, the northbound exit from I-75 to Dixie Highway is closed until further notice, as of 7:38am.
Crossing at Woodward Leads to Talks About Timing, Technology, and Priorities
In early October, I wrote a letter to the MDOT Director inquiring why the light timing had changed without the involvement of city administration.
Vehicle Strikes Pole on 9 Mile in Hazel Park
As of 12:45pm, crews are on the scene and 9 Mile Road is closed. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
The Maple and Middlebelt Roundabout is Done
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has opened the Maple Road and Middlebelt Road roundabout in West Bloomfield Township, which had been closed while the contractor completed the roundabout at the intersection.
Drivers Can Now Turn on Red at 9 Mile and Hilton in Ferndale
Drivers Can Now Turn on Red at 9 Mile and Hilton in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 30, 2019) Ferndale, MI- Drivers at 9 Mile and Hilton may notice something missing. For decades there were “No Turn on Red” signs at all four corners of the intersection, leaving many drivers to twiddle their thumbs in…
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Waterford, MI- What should people know when it comes to the roads? The Road Commissioner for Oakland County Ron Fowkes and RCOC Manager Dennis Kolar joined members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recently for breakfast and to share…
Rochester Hills Warning Drivers to be Cautious of Deer
Rochester Hills Warning Drivers to be Cautious of Deer Rochester Hills, MI- As the seasons change and deer begin to be more active, the Deer Management Advisory Committee (DMAC) would like to remind drivers to be vigilant and keep an eye out for deer on the road. According to the Michigan State Police, each year,…
County and Local Officials Learn About Human Trafficking Prevention
County and Local Officials Learn About Human Trafficking Prevention (Sam Gurwin, Sept. 5, 2018) Farmington Hills, MI- Theresa Rich & Samantha Steckloff of the Farmington HIlls City Council were sparked to educate the public on the local level on the challenge of stopping Human Trafficking after they attended a panel on the subject and noticed…