The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has issued a permit allowing the Great Lakes Water Authority to close Welch Road at 14 Mile Road in Commerce Township to through traffic Oct. 5 through approximately Oct. 9 for water main installation.
The detour for through traffic during the closure is 14 Mile Road to Decker Road to Maple Road, back to Welch Road and vice versa.
This watermain repair is being done by Major Cement Company of Detroit. This section of Welch Road carries approximately 3,800 vehicles daily.