The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has approved a permit allowing a real estate developer to close 8 Mile Road between Chubb and Napier roads on the Lyon Township/City of Novi/Wayne County border from Feb. 3 through approximately Feb. 24 mid-March for underground storm drain improvements.
During the closure, residential access will be maintained. The detour for through traffic is Beck Road to 10 Mile Road to Griswold Road, back to 8 Mile Road and vice versa.
The work is being done by Diverse Real Estate LLC of Shelby Township.
This section of 8 Mile Road carries approximately 8,140 vehicles daily.