Roundabout to test walker crossing signal
An agreement to add a pedestrian crossing system to a traffic roundabout in Oakland County has
temporarily halted a federal lawsuit claiming roundabouts are dangerous for disabled pedestrians.

RCOC Seeks Right-of-Way Donations for Orchard Lake Widening
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) asked property owners along Orchard Lake Road between 14 Mile and Maple roads in West Bloomfield Township to consider donating strips of land in front of their business to the Road Commission.

RCOC PowerPoint from Public Meeting - January 30th
NWC Public Information Meeting PowerPoint - Right-of-Way Donations

Farmington / Maple Roundabout Now Open
Beverly Hills, Mich. - The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) today reopened the intersection of Farmington and Maple roads in West Bloomfield Township as a modern roundabout.

The boom in roundabouts
Merry-go-round. Once you begin to get the hang of them.

Going 'Round in Circles May Be Just What U.S. Traffic Needs
The growing use of roundabouts in the U.S. to speed the flow of vehicles couldn't have come too soon, says the Economist.

One more day before Drake Road closes at Maple
Drivers in West Bloomfield have one more day before Drake Road closes at Maple as crews begin building a modern roundabout at the intersection.

Work on Maple-Drake roundabout will begin
Starting May 7, the Road Commission of Oakland County will begin building a roundabout at the
intersection of Maple and Drake roads in West Bloomfield Township.

Maple / Drake & Maple / Farmington Roundabout Construction Info
The latest information about the roundabout construction.

March 13th Public Information Meeting
Impending Maple/Drake Roundabout Construction
Beginning in April, the intersection of Maple and Drake roads in West Bloomfield Township will be reconstructed as a modern roundabout as the first element of the Northwestern Connector project.

Roundabouts around the world
Forest Lake Times
Although there is no other project quite like the proposed Forest Lake roundabout project, it is not the only city in the United States dealing with the possibility.

Roundabouts are popping up all over Michigan.
Read how going in circles can help increase safety and traffic flow. More>>

Rising gas prices cut into road projects
Oakland Press - Pontiac,MI,USA
... Among projects that will get under way in 2007 is the first phase of the "Northwestern Connector" project designed to resolve traffic congestion problems ...

January 4th 2006 - Press Release
NORTHWESTERN CONNECTOR PROJECT RECEIVES APPROVAL FROM PANEL OF EXPERTS - PDF

RCOC & MDOT announce solution to Northwestern Highway extension issue
Read and find out more - A PDF