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Advance Notice
Weed and Brush Control Program
St. Clair County Road Commission
The St. Clair County Road Commission will begin its 2026 Herbicide Weed and Brush Control Program on or after June 15, 2026. Program completion, subject to weather and/or operational factors, is expected by July 31, 2026.
Owen Tree Service, Inc., with offices at 225 North Lake George Road, Attica, Michigan, is under contract to the St. Clair County Road Commission to perform weed and brush control services in the road right-of-way on designated county roads in St. Clair County. The method of application will be land applied by truck mounted spray units.
The Road Commission Weed and Brush Control Program will involve the application of herbicides to weeds and brush at intersections. The Program will be implemented to improve visibility and safety for the vehicular traffic and/or pedestrians that use the county roads under the Road Commission’s jurisdiction.
The specific herbicide and specialty products utilized in this treatment will be as follows:
Product Name ____ Active Ingredient Quantity mix/100 gallons of water
Garlon 4 Ultra or equivalent Triclopyr 1 gallon
Escort XP or equivalent Metsulfuron Methyl 2 ounces
Improve Surfactant or equivalent Non-ionic Surfactant 1 quart
Control Drift Control or equivalent Drift Control 8 ounces
Dye Amount necessary to determine coverage
This Advance Notice and information is being supplied in accordance with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Regulation No. 637 Pre-Notification Requirement.
If a property owner prefers their property not be included for treatment, they must complete an application form for a “No Treatment Zone” permit from the Road Commission no later than June 1, 2026. As a condition of approval of this application, the property owner must agree to properly clear the road right-of-way abutting the subject property of weeds and brush. Signs supplied by the Road Commission must be in place by June 10, 2026. Posted areas will be omitted from the Program only if the area is clear of weeds and brush at the time of inspection by the Contractor and/or Road Commission personnel.
Technical information concerning this application may be requested by calling Owens Tree Service, Inc. at (810) 724-6651. Administrative and operational information may be obtained from the St. Clair County Road Commission Operations Department at 1-810-388-4025.
William Hazelton, Managing Director
Legal
The Times Herald
Publish May 1, 2026
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: March 26, 2026
Department of Special Services
St. Clair County Road Commission
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Effective Monday, March 30, 2026 beginning at 7:00am; normal loading will resume on all St. Clair County Roads.
Reduced load restrictions have been in place since March 03, 2026 in an effort to minimize surface and sub-surface damage during the warming weather.
The re-issuance of overweight permits will also resume on March 30, 2026.
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 25, 2026
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Due to recent weather conditions, weight limits will be placed on all St. Clair County weight restricted roads beginning Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 8:00 AM until further notice.
During this time trucks must reduce axle weight by 35% on all weight restricted roads, with the associated speed limit maximum of 35 MPH.
Over weight vehicles transporting during this time will be in violation of weight restrictions and will be cited.
Weight restrictions are imposed by the Road Commission per Act 300, Sec. 257.722 (2) of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code.
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 18, 2026
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Clark, PE (810) 388-4027
Frith Road over Smiths Creek West of Wadhams Road
Construction to begin March 2, 2026
Construction on Frith Road bridge over Smiths Creek in St. Clair Township is set to begin March 2, 2026. Work includes bridge removal, installation of single span steel tub girders on H-piling, cofferdam, guardrail, concrete CIP deck, asphalt approaches and site restoration,
Access will be maintained to local traffic within the construction zone, including homes and businesses, during the closure. Emergency vehicles will have access to local properties throughout the entire project. Access across Smiths Creek on Frith Road will NOT be permitted. Local residents are encouraged to plan for delays due to construction. We request your cooperation and patience.
Tentative completion (open to traffic) date is May 31, 2026.
This project is financed by the St. Clair County Road Commission, St. Clair Township, State of Michigan and the Federal Highway Administration at a total estimated cost of construction at $1,550,000.00. The work will be performed by Z Contractors, Inc.
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: January 26, 2026
FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michael J. Clark, PE (810) 388-4027
Arnold Road over Meldrum Creek east of Meldrum Road
Construction to begin February 9, 2026
Construction on Arnold Road bridge over Meldrum Creek in Ira Township is set to begin February 9, 2026. Work includes bridge removal, installation of aluminum box culvert, ditching, storm sewer, guardrail, asphalt paving and site restoration.
Access will be maintained to local traffic within the construction zone, including homes and businesses, during the closure. Emergency vehicles will have access to local properties throughout the entire project.nAccess across Meldrum Creek on Arnold Road will NOT be permitted. Local residents are encouraged to plan for delays due to construction. We request your cooperation and patience.
Tentative completion (open to traffic) date is May 19th, 2026.
This project is financed by the St. Clair County Road Commission, Ira Township, State of Michigan and the Federal Highway Administration at a total estimated cost of construction at $1,057,000.00. The work will be performed by M. L. Chartier Excavating, Inc.
Memorandum
Road Commission Department of Public Works
TO: Jennifer Nelson, Lisa Fiscelli, Tonia Crawford, Andrew McNiff, Jerry Westrick & Bill Hazelton
FROM: Mike Clark
DATE: January 06, 2026
SUBJECT: BRIDGE POSTING CHANGE in Columbus Twp.
After a recent bridge inspection, the bottom of concrete box beams were found to be spalling with broken pre-stressing strands:
Big Hand Road over Belle River 08-06L in Columbus Twp.
Bridge is 1000 feet east of Arlington Road
Previous Posting
NONE
NEW Posting
Current structure capacity is:
42 ton – Single
55 ton – Double
79 ton – Triple
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: December 15, 2025
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Clark (810) 388-4027
Recor Road from Pointe Dr West to End Seawall
Construction to begin December 16, 2025.
Construction on Recor Road from Pointe Drive east to end at seawall on St. Clair River in East China Township is set to begin on December 16, 2025. Construction includes storm sewer removal, storm sewer replacement, drainage structures and slope restoration.
Traffic will be reduced to one-lane. Access will be maintained to local traffic within the construction zone, including homes and businesses, during construction. Emergency vehicles will have access to local properties throughout the entire project. Local residents and businesses are encouraged to plan for delays due to construction. We request your cooperation and patience.
This project is financed by the St. Clair County Road Commission and East China Township at a total estimated cost for construction of $187,700.00. The work will be performed by Murray Underground Systems, Inc.
Memorandum
Road Commission Department of Public Works
TO: Jennifer Nelson, Lisa Fiscelli, Tonia Crawford, Andrew McNiff, Jerry Westrick & Bill Hazelton
FROM: Mike Clark
DATE: December 10, 2025
SUBJECT: CULVERT POSTING CHANGE in Brockway Twp.
After a recent culvert inspection, the CSP Arch Culverts were found to have
severe deterioration at the haunch line of culverts:
Jeddo Road over Jackson Creek C119-T02 in Brockway Twp.
Culvert is 1000 feet east of Duquette Road
Previous Posting
NONE
NEW Posting
Current structure capacity is:
15 ton – Single
15 ton – Double
15 ton – Triple
Memorandum
Road Commission Department of Public Works
TO: Jennifer Nelson, Lisa Fiscelli, Tonia Crawford, Andrew McNiff, Jerry Westrick & Bill Hazelton
FROM: Mike Clark
DATE: December 05, 2025
SUBJECT: CULVERT POSTING CHANGE in Riley Twp.
After a recent culvert inspection, the CSP Round Culvert was found to have severe deterioration at the haunch line of culvert:
Braidwood Road over Unnamed Drain C30-T21 in Riley Twp.
Culvert is 2150 feet north of Lambs Road
Previous Posting
NONE
NEW Posting
Current structure capacity is:
15 ton – Single
15 ton – Double
15 ton – Triple
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: December 2, 2025
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Clark (810) 388-4027
Long Island Court over Unnamed Canal
Fully Open to Traffic as of November 25th, 2025
Construction included removal of the entire existing bridge, placing new concrete footings, new timber deck, new guardrail, approach work and site restoration.
This project is financed by the Federal Highway Administration, State of Michigan, Ira Township and St. Clair County Road Commission at a total estimated cost for construction of $966,900.00. The work was performed by C. A. Hull Co. Inc.
Memorandum
Road Commission Department of Public Works
TO: Jennifer Nelson, Lisa Fiscelli, Tonia Crawford, Andrew McNiff,
Jerry Westrick & Bill Hazelton
FROM: Mike Clark
DATE: November 14, 2025
SUBJECT: BRIDGE POSTING CHANGE in Burtchville Twp.
After a recent bridge inspection, the concrete abutments were found to have severe deterioration at and below the waterline causing footing instability:
North Road over Milwaukee Creek 03-09L in Burtchville Twp.
Bridge is 800 feet north of Burtch Road
Previous Posting
NONE
NEW Posting
Current structure capacity is:
15 ton – Single
15 ton – Double
15 ton – Triple
Road Closure Notification
DATE: 11/13/2025
From: Tonia Crawford
Extension: 4021
Township: Clyde
Road: Rynn
Between: Rabidue & Mclain
This section of Rynn Road is closed to all traffic until Monday, 11/17/2025 @ 3:30PM due to a crossroad culvert replacement.
Road Closure Notification (Project Extended)
DATE: 11/12/2025
From: Tonia Crawford
Extension: 4021
Township: Columbus
Road: Gratiot
Between: Bauman & Werner
This section of Gratiot will be closed to all traffic starting at 7:30AM on Monday,11/17/2025 through 3:30PM on Friday, 11/21/2025 due to a crossroad culvert replacement project.
Weather Permitting
Road Closure Notification
DATE: 11/5/2025
From: Tonia Crawford
Extension: 4021
Township: Columbus
Road: Gratiot
Between: Bauman & Werner
This section of Gratiot will be closed to all traffic starting at 7:30AM on Monday,11/10/2025 through 3:30PM on Friday, 11/14/2025 due to a crossroad culvert replacement project.
Road Closure Notification
DATE: 10/31/2025
From: Tonia Crawford
Extension: 4021
Township: Berlin
Road: Belle River
Between: Berville and Miller
This section of Belle River Road will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, 11/3/2025 for a culvert epoxy lining project. This closure will last 10 days and the detour will be posted.
Memorandum
Road Commission Department of Public Works
TO: Jennifer Nelson, Lisa Fiscelli, Tonia Crawford, Andrew McNiff,
Jerry Westrick & Bill Hazelton
FROM: Mike Clark
DATE: October 27, 2025
SUBJECT: CULVERT POSTING CHANGE in Wales Twp.
After a recent culvert inspection, the CSP Arch Culverts (2) were found to
have severe deterioration at haunch line of both culverts:
Yager Road over Alpine Drain C04-T23 in Wales Twp.
Culvert is 45 feet east of Palms Road
Previous Posting
NONE
NEW Posting
Current structure capacity is:
15 ton – Single
15 ton – Double
15 ton – Triple
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: 10/2/2025
FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: JENNIFER NELSON 810-364-5720
Marine City Highway and Palms Road Roundabout Construction Update
Construction of the north-half of the roundabout at Marine City Highway and Palms Road will be complete and open to traffic by end of day Monday, October 6, 2025. Construction
will begin on the south-half at this time.
Only west bound traffic will continue to be maintained on Marine City Highway thru the construction zone. The posted detour for east bound traffic will be Church Road to Meisner Road to Starville Road.
Palms Road north of Marine City Highway will be open to traffic by the end of the day on October 6. East bound and thru traffic will be detoured Springborn Road to Starville Road to either Marine City Highway or Arnold Road, depending on the destination.
Palms Road south of Marine City Highway will be closed October 6 for the construction of the south half of the roundabout. Traffic will be detoured Arnold Road to Starville Road to either Marine City Highway or Springborn Road, depending on the destination.
Traffic will be maintained within the construction zone, including to homes and businesses. Local residents and emergency vehicles will have access to local properties throughout the entire project. Local residents are encouraged to plan for delays due to construction. We request your cooperation and patience.
Construction is scheduled to be completed late October 2025. All scheduling and project dates are subject to change depending on weather and the contractor’s schedule.
This project is financed by the St. Clair County Road Commission, the State of Michigan, and the Federal Highway Administration at a total estimated cost for construction of $1,300,000. The prime contractor is M.L. Chartier Excavating, Inc.
Road Closure Notification (Update)
DATE: 09/29/2025
From: Tonia Crawford
Extension: 4021
Township: China
Intersection of St. Clair Hwy @ McKinley Road (All 4 directions) will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, October 06, 2025 until further notice due to a cross culvert replacement project.
Work is now complete. The Intersection of St. Clair Hwy @ McKinley is open for traffic.
Road Closure Notification
DATE: 09/29/2025
From: Tonia Crawford
Extension: 4021
Township: Burtchville
Road: State
Between: Jeddo & Harris
This section of State Road will be closed to all traffic starting on October 01, 2025 through mid-November due to a Bridge Project and Road Paving.
Press Release – Revised Start Date
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: August 11, 2025
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Clark (810) 388-4027
Long Island Court over Unnamed Canal
Construction to begin September 2, 2025.
Construction on Long Island Court over Unnamed Canal in Ira Township is set to begin on September 29, 2025. Construction includes removal of the entire existing bridge, placing new concrete footings, new timber deck, new guardrail, approach work and site restoration.
Traffic will be reduced to one-lane and traffic is expected to yield at bridge before crossing. Access will be maintained to local traffic within the construction zone, including homes and businesses, during construction. Emergency vehicles will have access to local properties throughout the entire project. Local residents and businesses are encouraged to plan for delays due to construction. We request your cooperation and patience.
This project is financed by the Federal Highway Administration, State of Michigan and St. Clair County Road Commission at a total estimated cost for construction of $966,900.00. The work will be performed by C. A. Hull Co. Inc.