2010 Construction Projects

Telegraph Road Reconstruction

Telegraph Road has been a major artery for traffic since the days of horse drawn carriages. It also served as a communication conduit for the telegraph line. It has continued to provide regional transportation from the inception of the automobile and into the present.

During its tenure as a primary travel route, the road has changed, evolved and grown along with the needs of the region. The last major renovation and expansion took place in the late 1970’s.

Since then the road has been repaired and patched, with several small-scale renovation projects to maintain the integrity of this major state highway. The last two improvements included reconstruction between Long Lake Road and Orchard Lake Road in 2000 and reconstruction between Orchard Lake Road and Elizabeth Lake Road in 2005. The scope of work included reconstruction of the southbound lanes north of Square Lake Road and patching of the northbound lanes. Lanes in both directions were reconstructed from Square Lake Road to Long Lake Road.

In 2010, the remainder of the Telegraph Road corridor will be worked on in the following areas:

• Square Lake Road north to Orchard Lake Road
Reconstruction of northbound lanes Patching of south bound lanes

• Long Lake Road to 14 Mile Road and beyond
Reconstruction of northbound and southbound lanes

The traffic in the construction zone will be limited to two lanes in each direction. Work is expected to begin in April and run through November. The completion of this major project should provide local drivers and commuters with a durable, safe and comfortable drive surface for years to come.

The Township has been working closely with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to ensure that water and sewer utilities are protected during this work. Additionally, MDOT will be including nearly 2.5 miles of new safety path within the construction areas, at no additional cost to Township residents.

Last Updated: January 2010