Washtenaw County Road Commission News http://www.wcroads.org/ Washtenaw County Road Commission's news feed for immediate access to our latest news, closures and media advisories. en Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:47:39 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss doylek@wcroads.org doylek@wcroads.org Government, News 1440 RSSeditor v0.9.54 (http://www.rss-info.com) http://www.wcroads.org/images/building.jpg Washtenaw County Road Commission News http://www.wcroads.org/ Portage Lake Canal Closure http://www.wcroads.org/news/media/2010-july-28-portage-lake-canal.htm What: Canal Closure
When: Monday, August 2, 2010
Where: Portage Lake Canal at Dexter-Pinckney Road, in Dexter Twp
Why: Bridge Replacement Project

The Washtenaw County Road Commission and Dans Excavating, Inc. have scheduled the CLOSURE of the Portage Lake Canal at Dexter-Pinckney Road, beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2010.  This waterway closure will facilitate the installation of the new bridge beams and related items of work.

]]> Liberty Road Re-Opened http://wcroads.org/news/media/2010-july-28-liberty-road-reopen.htm What: Road Re-Opened
When: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Where: Liberty Road, between Honey Run Drive and Stags Leap Lane in Scio Twp
Why: Flooding Receded
]]> Liberty Road Closure http://wcroads.org/news/media/2010-july-26-liberty-road.htm What: Road Closure
When: Beginning Monday, July 26, 2010 and until further notice
Where: Liberty Road, between Honey Run Drive and Stags Leap Lane in Scio Twp
Why: Severe Flooding

]]> Funding Challenges Require Tough Decisions for Board http://wcroads.org/news/articles/2010-7-21-road-funding-challenges.htm Halfway through the construction season and 2010 budget, the Board of Road Commissioners looks ahead as it considers the difficult challenge of providing road services the public expects despite steadily declining revenues.]]> Willow Road Closure http://wcroads.org/news/media/2010-july-22-willow-road-culvert.htm What: Road Closure
When: Beginning Friday, July 23, 2010 through August 6, 2010
Where: Willow Road, between Whittaker Road and Hitchingham Road in Augusta Twp
Why: Replacement of the existing bridge due to failed condition with a new concrete box culvert

Beginning on Friday, July 23, 2010, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will begin work to replace the Willow Road Culvert over Stony Creek, located between Whittaker Road and Hitchingham Road in Augusta Township. ]]> Saline Waterworks Road Closure http://wcroads.org/news/media/2010-july-21-saline-waterworks-road.htm What: Temporary Road Closure
When: Wednesday July 21, 2010 through Saturday July 24, 2010
Where: Saline Waterworks Road at Steinbach Road in Freedom Twp.
Why: Film Production

On Wednesday July 21, Thursday July 22 and Friday July 23 during the hours of 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning, Next Films will impose a TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE on Saline Waterworks Road at the intersection of Steinbach Road for filming purposes.  The road will be closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles and residents that live on the roadways.
]]> Carpenter Road at Willis Road Intersection Project - Public Information Meeting http://wcroads.org/news/notices/2010-carpenter-road-100721.htm When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:
York Township Hall
11560 Stony Creek Road
Milan, Michigan 48160

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has scheduled a Public Information Meeting to review the upcoming construction of the intersection improvement project at Carpenter Road and Willis Road.

]]> Pleasant Lake Road at Sharon Hollow Road - Intersection Closure http://wcroads.org/news/media/2010-july-14-pleasant-lake-road.htm What: Road CLOSURE
When: Monday, July 19, 2010
Where: Pleasant Lake Rd at Sharon Hollow Rd in Sharon Twp
Why: Construction Start / Intersection Safety Improvement

The Washtenaw County Road Commission and Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. have scheduled the start of construction operations at the Pleasant Lake Road at Sharon Hollow Road intersection for Monday, July 19, 2010.  The intersection will be CLOSED on the morning of Monday, July 19, 2010.
]]> Bethel Church Road Re-Opened http://wcroads.org/news/media/2010-july-8-bethel-church-road.htm What: Bethel Church Road Re-Opened
When: Thursday, July 8, 2010
Where: Bethel Church Road between Ernst Road and Koebbe Road in Freedom Township
Why: Water receded from flooding
]]> Employment Postings http://wcroads.org/aboutus/jobs.htm The Road Commission is currently accepting applications for the following full time position:
Mechanic

Follow link for complete job descriptions and requirements.  Accepting applications until Friday, July 30, 2010 or until positions are filled.

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