Muskegon County Road Commission

06/23/2026

🚧 New week, new roads to chip seal. Today crews are working on Michillinda Road between Scenic and Whitehall.

Today’s maintenance helps prevent tomorrow’s bigger repairs. Thanks for your patience as crews continue our summer chip seal work!

06/20/2026

6/20 UPDATE: Russell Road is now OPEN.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT - Russell Road

Due to high water, Russell Road is closed between Silver Creek Road and Owassipee Road until further notice.

Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route. We will provide updates as conditions change and Russell Rd. can be safely reopened.

06/19/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT - Russell Road

Due to high water, Russell Road is closed between Silver Creek Road and Owassipee Road until further notice.

Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route. We will provide updates as conditions change and Russell Rd. can be safely reopened.

06/19/2026

🚧 Scheduled Road Work: Week of June 22

Another busy week is ahead for MCRC crews.

Residents can expect to see chip seal operations, crack pouring, dust control work, and other maintenance activities taking place throughout the county.

See the full lineup of scheduled work here: https://www.muskegoncountyroads.org/news-announcements/339-scheduled-road-work-for-week-of-june-22-2026

As always, please slow down in work zones and give crews plenty of room to work.

06/18/2026

Why do we chip seal roads that don’t appear to be in bad shape❓ We’ve seen this question arise a few times this week.

The purpose of chip seal is a preventative and pro-active maintenance measure. Chip seal helps protect our pavement from water intrusion and everyday wear, extending the life of the road and delaying the need for much more expensive repairs or reconstruction. 🛣️

On newly paved roads chip seal is placed as a pro-active treatment to fill cracks and prevent water intrusion as they are occurring below the chip seal surface. With the freeze and thaw cycles in Michigan, every road is destined to crack and allow for a pot hole to form.

If we wait until a road is full of potholes and major cracks, the repair costs increase dramatically. Preventive maintenance allows us to preserve more miles of roadway with the funding available.

06/17/2026

It’s been another productive week for our chip seal crews! So far this week, we’ve completed work on White Road, Sheridan Road, and Whitehall Road.

Now, we’re moving on to Scenic Drive.

Thank you to residents and motorists for your patience as our summer chip seal work continues. Every mile preserved today helps keep our roads in better condition for years to come.

06/16/2026

📣 We're Hiring for an Engineering Technician!

Ready to build a career in engineering, construction, surveying, and public infrastructure? Join the MCRC and help plan, inspect, and support the infrastructure projects that serve our county every day.

💰 $25.15–$33.15/hour DOE
✔ Up to 8% retirement contribution
✔ Generous benefits package

Apply today by sending your resume to [email protected].

06/15/2026

Fresh pavement is going down today on Hoffman Street and Rose Street north of Apple Avenue.

This work is part of a local participation project between the MCRC and Egelston Township. By partnering together and sharing project costs, we are able to make improvements that benefit local residents while stretching transportation dollars further.

New asphalt provides a smoother ride, improves safety, and helps protect the roadway from future wear and weather-related damage. These investments will help keep these roads in good condition for years to come!

06/12/2026

Our hearts are with Casey’s family, friends, coworkers, and the entire Branch County Road Commission during this difficult time.

We join road agencies across Michigan in honoring his life, service, and dedication to keeping our roads safe.

06/12/2026

🚧 Scheduled Road Work: Week of June 15 🚧

MCRC crews will be performing dura-patching, chip seal, mowing, ditching, tree cleanup, and dust control preparations this week.

See the full lineup of scheduled work here: https://www.muskegoncountyroads.org/news-announcements/337-scheduled-road-work-for-week-of-june-15-2026

Please slow down and watch for workers and equipment in active work zones.