Paving on 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills will stop on Election Day so voters can reach three polling places along the construction corridor.

The Road Commission for Oakland County announced Oct. 28 that its contractor will pause paving on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and keep access points to the voting sites unobstructed. Paving resumes Wednesday, Nov. 4.

The three polling locations identified in the announcement are:

  • Hope Lutheran Church, 39200 12 Mile Road, between Halsted and Haggerty roads
  • North Congregational Church, 36520 12 Mile Road, between Drake and Halsted roads
  • Farmington STEAM Academy, 32800 12 Mile Road, between Orchard Lake and Farmington roads

The city’s precinct directory also lists those locations. Voters should confirm their assigned polling place through the Michigan Voter Information Center.

The stretch of 12 Mile Road between Farmington and Novi roads carries between 28,000 and 30,000 vehicles a day, according to RCOC.

The bigger project

The resurfacing project spans 5.5 miles of 12 Mile Road, from Novi Road to Farmington Road, through Novi and Farmington Hills. Cadillac Asphalt of Farmington Hills is the contractor.

The work is split into two phases over 2026 and 2027. This year’s construction covers two sections: Novi Road to Haggerty Road, which started Aug. 12, and Drake Road to Farmington Road, which started July 13.

One lane in each direction remains open during construction, and access to homes and businesses is maintained. RCOC’s project page also lists restrictions on through travel at the Drake Road intersection. Drivers should check the project’s current road restrictions before traveling.

RCOC’s Oct. 28 announcement described the project as costing approximately $12 million. The commission’s project page lists approximately $12.2 million. Both sources say federal funding and contributions from RCOC, Farmington Hills, Novi and Oakland County’s Tri-Party Program are paying for the project.

The 2026 phase is expected to wrap up in late November. The second phase, covering 12 Mile Road from Haggerty Road to Drake Road, is set to begin in spring 2027, according to RCOC’s Oct. 28 announcement.

Residents with questions about the project can contact RCOC at 877-858-4804 or [email protected].