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2020 project map

2020 Construction Projects


Use the map above to see if a project is affecting your street. The city realizes construction will be an inconvenience and all efforts to expedite the work will be utilized to minimize traffic conflicts and access to various properties abutting the project. If you have questions you can contact the Engineering Division at 248.246.3260.

Copies of construction notice letters are available on the city website here.

CAP1909 MDOT 14 Mile Road Resurfacing

Contractor: Florence Cement Company


Greenfield to Woodward: One lane is open in each direction on the outside lanes of the roadway for Phase III of construction.

Woodward to Crooks: The south half of 14 Mile Road is currently closed for Phase III of construction with traffic shifted to the north side of the roadway. One travel lane is open in each direction.


The contractor is now on the final stage of the project, Phase III. This week they will be performing concrete repairs and restoration, and construction of a pedestrian crossing island at Coolidge Highway, east of the rail road. The contractor will also be placing the top layer of asphalt on the south half of the roadway.

CAP2003 Downtown Streetscape & Street Lighting Improvements

Contractor: Audia Construction, Inc.


This week the contractor is working at the following locations, removing paver stones and pouring stamped, colored concrete:

  • Main Street, south of Lincoln, east side side
  • Washington Avenue, south of Lincoln, west side
  • Kenilworth Avenue, between Main and Washington, south side
  • Allenhurst Avenue, between Main and Washington, south side

CAP2005 Concrete Street Repairs

Contractor: Italia Construction, Inc.


The contractor will be going south to north on the various project streets, working on several streets at once. They will be working on one side of the street at a time to maintain access throughout construction. Signs stating 'No Parking 7am - 8pm' will be placed by the contractor as necessary.

The week of September 8th, the contractor will be finishing restoration work.

CAP2010 Water Main Improvements

Contractor: FDM Contracting, Inc.


The city's contractor has been authorized to use the northeast section of VFW Park for construction staging and material storage. The area will be fenced off for public safety. Vehicles will enter/exit using Campbell Road and Sixth Street. Once the project is complete, the disturbed areas will be re-graded and restored with topsoil and seed. The contractor will also make some park improvements by planting new trees and installing new picnic tables.

Fifth Street - The week of September 8th, the contractor will be replacing the roadway at the Irving intersection. This area will be closed to thru traffic approximately 2-3 weeks. The contractor will also be adjusting drainage structures in preparation to mill the roadway between Knowles and Kayser.

Seventh Street - This week the contractor will be adjusting drainage structures in preparation to mill the roadway.

S. Rembrandt Avenue - The contractor will be replacing sidewalks and driveway approaches on the east side of the street and adjusting drainage structures in preparation for milling roadway.

S. Altadena Avenue - New concrete on the west side will finish curing this week. The contractor will continue replacing curbing, driveway approaches, sidewalks and ramps on the east side of the roadway and allowing for concrete cure time.

S. Vermont Avenue - This week the contractor will finish addressing lead or galvanized services, and then schedule the two final water main connections. Any residents affected will receive a door hanger in advance with the date, time and duration of the shut-off.

Helene Avenue - The contractor is beginning clean-up and restoration work this week.

Longfellow Avenue - The contractor will finish addressing private water services that are lead or galvanized this week. Once complete, the contractor will schedule the final water main connection. Any residents affected will receive a door hanger in advance with the date, time and duration of the shut-off.

11 Mile Road - Water main installation is scheduled to begin this week. Work will be performed on the north side of the roadway between Dorchester and Kenwood. 

Farnum Avenue - Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in a few weeks. The new water main will be installed via directional drilling and there will be intersection closures at the following locations to allow for water main installation:

  • E. Farnum Avenue & N. Dorchester Avenue intersection
  • E. Farnum Avenue &  N. Kenwood Avenue intersection
Residents on Dorchester Avenue will still be able to enter/exit their block via Forest Avenue to the north and residents of Kenwood Avenue will be able to enter/exit via University Avenue or 11 Mile Road to the south.
CAP2010 project streets list

CAP2015 Asphalt Resurfacing Improvements

Contractor: AJAX Paving Industries


Phase 1 & 2 Streets – The contractor is continuing work on restoration and punch list items.

Phase 3 Streets –  The week of September 8th, the contractor will place the top layer of pavement on the project streets, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday (weather permitting). Once complete, landscape restoration will begin.

CAP2015 Phases

CAP2035 Road Reconstruction Improvements

Contractor: Mark Anthony Contracting, Inc


Knowles Street - The week of September 8th, the contractor plans to complete the remaining sidewalk and concrete work, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday (weather permitting).

Chester Road, Hillside Drive, Massoit Road, Delaware Avenue & Lenox Avenue  - The contractor will be working on clean up and landscape restoration this week.

Crane Avenue - The contractor will be pouring the new concrete curbing this week.

CAP2035 Street list

CAP1941 11 Mile Road and 13 Mile Road
Traffic Signal Improvements

Contractor: Dan's Excavating


13 Mile Road - The contractor is continuing foundation work this week at the Main Street intersection. There will be single lane closures as needed to allow for construction operations.

Please note that construction schedules are tentative, and may change based on weather delays, subcontractors or substantial field modifications. These updates are based on the information currently available.

You can visit www.romi.gov/currentprojects to view the 2020 project map, find copies of mailed construction notices, and read about the city's various construction projects.

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