Gogebic County Road Commission

ROAD CLOSURE

POWDERHORN ROAD

For Immediate Release

May 8, 2025

NOTICE

Powderhorn Road CLOSURE (IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP)

BESSEMER, Mich.--The Gogebic County Road Commission (GCRC) reports that Powderhorn Road between US-2 and Black River Road, Ironwood Township, will be OPEN to thru traffic from Noon on Friday, May 9th through 6:00 a.m. Monday, May 12th.

Starting Monday, May 12, 2025 the Powderhorn Road will be CLOSED to thru traffic at Alpen Road.

Questions may be directed to the Gogebic County Road Commission at (906) 667-0233.

Notice to bid

The Board of County Road Commissioners of Gogebic County, State of Michigan, at its offices in the Courthouse Annex, City of Bessemer, will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Asphalt Emulsion Material

Steel Culverts

Bulk Fuel

The bid must be submitted on the specification and bidding blank, which may be obtained at the office of the Road Commission or by using the link below. Bid is to be submitted in a sealed envelope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope for the item being bid. The Board will accept a fax bid at (906) 663-4807 or an emailed bid at jlinn@gogebic.gov, provided it is followed by receipt of the original signed bid by mail.

The Board reserves the right to reject or accept any bid or all bids or to waive irregularities and to accept any bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is to the best interest and advantage of the County of Gogebic.

BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS

2025 Emulsion Specs (pdf)

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2025 Culvert Bid Form-Steel (pdf)

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Bulk Fuel 2025-2028 (pdf)

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Notice to bid

Crushed Gravel

The bid must be submitted on the specification and bidding blank, which may be obtained at the office of the Road Commission or by using the link below. Bid is to be submitted in a sealed envelope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope for the item being bid. The Board will accept a fax bid at (906) 663-4807, provided it is followed by receipt of the original signed bid by mail.

BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS

2025 GCRC Pit 602 Crushing Bid Package (pdf)

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seasonal weight restrictions

May 7, 2025

The Gogebic County Road Commission announces that effective at 6:00 a.m. (CST) on Friday, May 9, 2025 Spring Weight Restrictions will be lifted on all roads.

February 27, 2025

Effective at 10:00 a.m. central time on Monday, March 3, 2025 the Gogebic County Road Commission Spring Weight Restrictions will be in effect.

Local and Primary County Road System – Shall follow the Michigan Frost Laws that require a 35% reduction in axle loading.

All Season roads are exempt from restrictions. A list of those roads can be found below.

The Gogebic County Road Commission shall monitor the frost action on our roads for the remainder of the weight restricted season.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (906) 667-0233.

All Season Roads 2025 (pdf)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

April 22, 2025

The Gogebic County Road Commission is accepting applications for Equipment Operators and Mechanics. Applicants must possess a valid CDL with a minimum Class B designation. Applicants must be able to operate and maintain trucks and equipment assigned to them. Applicants must be physically fit to handle the heavy work required.

All previous applicants must reapply. Applications can be picked up at the Gogebic County Road Commission office in the Courthouse Annex in Bessemer, Michigan or by using the link below.

The Gogebic County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GCRC EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - CDL (pdf)

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