Three road projects running simultaneously in Farmington Hills are squeezing 12 Mile Road to one lane and fully closing a stretch of 10 Mile Road, with disruptions lasting through at least early fall.

The biggest impact for shoppers and commuters along the Orchard Lake Road corridor: 12 Mile Road from east of Orchard Lake Road to Autumn Ridge has been down to one lane in each direction since June 22 for a $3.3 million resurfacing. Pro-Line Asphalt is milling off old pavement, repaving, rebuilding side-street approaches, installing ADA-compliant crosswalks, upgrading SMART bus stops, and modernizing the traffic signal at 12 Mile Road and Middlebelt Road. The Road Commission for Oakland County expects that work to be finished in early September.

A second, larger 12 Mile Road project stretches 5.5 miles from Novi Road to Farmington Road. Phase 1, which started July 13, covers Drake Road to Farmington Road and Novi Road to Haggerty Road. Cadillac Asphalt holds the $12.2 million contract, funded by federal dollars and contributions from RCOC, Farmington Hills, Novi, and Oakland County's Tri-Party Program. One lane stays open each way, with Phase 1 completion expected in late fall and Phase 2 scheduled for 2027.

Meanwhile, 10 Mile Road is fully closed between Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road. Toebe Construction of Wixom is replacing a 99-year-old culvert that carries the road over the Rouge River, just east of Middlebelt between Millcreek Drive and Briar Hill Drive. The $1.38 million project, funded entirely by RCOC, started July 15. That stretch normally carries about 10,500 vehicles a day.

Through traffic on 10 Mile Road must follow a detour: Inkster Road to 11 Mile Road to Middlebelt Road, back to 10 Mile Road, and vice versa. Residential and business access is maintained on both sides of the closure, according to RCOC. Completion is projected for October.

The projects overlap with Farmington Hills' broader 2026 construction season, which totals roughly $30 million in road and infrastructure work citywide. Funding sources include a federal grant, the city's 2018 and 2024 road millages, and its water fund. Jacob Rushlow, director of the city's Public Services Department, said in an April announcement that the investment reflects the city's commitment to maintaining safe, reliable roads for residents and businesses.

Drivers should expect delays, especially near the 12 Mile Road/Middlebelt Road intersection where signal work is underway.

Residents with questions about the 10 Mile Road or 12 Mile Road projects can email RCOC at [email protected] or call 877-858-4804, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The City of Farmington Hills Department of Public Services can be reached at 248-871-2530.