Drivers in Farmington Hills are navigating three major road projects simultaneously as of mid-August, with detours affecting 10 Mile Road, Orchard Lake Road and 12 Mile Road through the fall.
Here's what's closed, how to get around it and when each project wraps up.
10 Mile Road: Full closure through October
The biggest disruption is on 10 Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road, where a 99-year-old culvert over the Rouge River is being torn out and replaced. The Road Commission for Oakland County closed the road July 15, and the $1.38 million project won't finish until October.
That's 10,500 vehicles a day rerouted.
Detour: Middlebelt Road north to 11 Mile Road, east to Inkster Road, south back to 10 Mile Road (reverse for westbound traffic).
Toebe Construction of Wixom is handling the work, which includes new sidewalks, guardrails, signage and pavement markings in addition to the culvert itself. Residential and business access is maintained on both sides of the closure.
Residents with questions can reach RCOC at (877) 858-4804, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., or by email at [email protected].
Orchard Lake Road southbound: Closed through Aug. 24
Southbound Orchard Lake Road is shut down from just south of 11 Mile Road to Hull Road for sanitary sewer repairs permitted by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office, according to The Oakland Press. The closure started Wednesday, Aug. 12, and is expected to last through Monday, Aug. 24.
Detour: 11 Mile Road west to Powers Road, south to 10 Mile Road, east back to Orchard Lake Road (reverse for northbound approach).
As we reported Aug. 7, the closure affects a stretch used by roughly 12,820 drivers daily.
12 Mile Road: Lane restrictions into fall
Two separate paving projects are squeezing 12 Mile Road down to one lane in each direction:
- East of Orchard Lake Road to Autumn Ridge: Pavement removal, repaving, traffic signal modernization at 12 Mile and Middlebelt, ADA-compliant crosswalks and SMART bus stop upgrades. One lane each way. Projected completion: early September.
- Novi Road to Farmington Road (Phase 1): Asphalt paving, concrete patching, curb and gutter repairs, pedestrian signal upgrades. One lane each way. Projected completion: late fall.
What's ahead
These projects are part of Farmington Hills' $30 million 2026 construction season. Jacob Rushlow, director of the city's Public Services Department, said in April that the work reflects the city's commitment to maintaining safe, reliable roads and utilities for residents and businesses.
No additional closures or schedule changes have been announced.
