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Construction in Dalton Township:
Locations: Fruitport Road over I-96 and Russell Road over US-31.
Dates: Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Monday, May 24, 2010.
Bridge rehabilitation is underway in Muskegon County to rehabilitate two bridges. This includes deck resurfacing, structural repairs, bearing realignment, and approach work. This project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Two-way traffic will be maintained on Fruitport and Russell roads utilizing temporary traffic signals and lane shifts. Single-lane and shoulder closures will be in effect on I-96 and US-31 with no closures taking place from 4 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday.
Additional Information has been added to the 2010 Census Info page on our website.
Everyone should be recieving their questionaire around mid-march.
Dalton Township Weight Laws
Truckers must reduce maximum allowable axle loadings by 35% when seasonal weight restrictions are in effect on county roads.
The following roads are restricted to a maximum of five (5) axles year-around:
*Russell Road between Kenwood and White Lake Drive;
*White Lake Drive between Russell and Blue Lake;
*Blue Lake Road between M-120 and White Lake;
*Riley Thompson Road between Russell and M-120;
*Bard Road between Russell and M-120.
The following roads are All-Weather Truck Routes in Dalton Township:
*M-120;
*Whitehall Road;
*Russell Road from US-31 to Kenwood;
*US-31.
Cobb Swamp Upgrade Project
Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (METC), a subsidieary of ITC Holdings Corp., is rebuilding five high-voltage transmission lines that originate at the Cobb Generating Plant and pass through the Cobb swamp corridor. ITC is replacing the 1950's vintage single-circuit, wood H-frame structures that have deteriorated over time. The five lines will be consolidated onto three sets of double-circuit steel monopoles.
Beforethe line work can start, ITC has to rebuild the old access road through 4.5 miles of swamp of swamp and install three temporary bridges. The road and bridge work is underway now; line work will begin when the road work is completed. Because only one of the lines can be taken out of service at a time, each circuit has to be rebuilt individually, end-to-end. The entire project will be completed by the end of 2010.
ITC is leasing a space off Holton Road east of U.S. 31 for use as a staging area for poles and other equipment needed for the project.
The Cobb Swamp project is one of many capital improvements ITC is making to Michigan's high voltage transmission grid. Through subsidiaries ITC Transmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (METC), ITC Holdings Corp. owns and operates more than 8,100 miles of high voltage electric lines, transmission stations and substations serving approximately 9.8 million people throughout Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
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Snowmobile information, along with ice safety and alternative heat safety tips are located on the January News and Views page.
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Help is available for rural West Michigan residents having trouble paying utility bills
The Michigan Public Service Commission was awarded $3 million in funds and is aimed to provide help for low-income West Michigan residents who are struggling to pay their winter heating bills. To see if you qualify call one of the following agencies:
Benzie and Manistee counties: Love INC. of Manistee County (231) 723-2323
Lake, Mason and Oceana counties: NCCS (Newaygo County Community Services) at the Department of Human Services (231) 745-8110
Mecosta County: Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency (231) 796-4664
Missaukee and Wexford counties: Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (800) 443-2297
Muskegon County: NCCS at the Department of Human Services (231) 733-3700
Newaygo County: NCCS (231) 924-0641
Osceola County: Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency (231) 832-3113
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