The ITC Transmission Company’s plans to begin work on South Hickory Ridge Road between Highland Road (M-59) and Lone Tree Road in Highland Township Monday, June 28, to replace utility poles. The road will remain open to traffic with flag control in the work zone until July 12.
The road is expected to be completely closed to through traffic July 12 through approximately July 15. Access to homes along South Hickory Ridge Road will be maintained throughout the utility work.
The detour for the closure is Highland Road (M-59) to South Milford Road to Lone Tree Road back to South Hickory Ridge Road and vice versa.
This work is being done under a permit issued by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). This section of South Hickory Ridge Road carries approximately 12,000 vehicles per day.