Gogebic County Road Commission 200 North Moore Street Courthouse Annex Bessemer, MI 49911 US
Current News and Notices
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
6:00am - 4:00pm
BOARD MEETING
The Gogebic County Road Commission announces that their regular scheduled Board meeting will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 4:00pm.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
POWDERHORN ROAD CLOSURE
For Immediate Release
August 8, 2022
POWDERHORN ROAD CLOSURE
BESSEMER, Mich.--The Gogebic County Road Commission (GCRC) reports that POWDERHORN ROAD, Bessemer Township, will be CLOSED beginning 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 through 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022.
The road closure on Powderhorn Road is located between North Powderville Road and South Powderville Road. Powderville Road (which is a gravel roadway) may be used as the detour.
The purpose of the road closure is for a culvert replacement.
Questions may be directed to the Gogebic County Road Commission at (906) 667-0233.
HARDING ROAD CLOSURE
For Immediate Release
July 20, 2022
BESSEMER, Mich.--The Gogebic County Road Commission (GCRC) reports that HARDING ROAD, Bessemer Township, will be CLOSED to thru traffic beginning 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022 through 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2022.
The road closure on Harding Road is located between Geneva Road and Maple Lane. The purpose of the road closure is to replace a very large box culvert.
Questions may be directed to the Gogebic County Road Commission at (906) 667-0233.
US-2 Project resumes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT
Dan Weingarten
906-250-4809
US-2 Bessemer rebuilding project resumes May 31 CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with the city of Bessemer, is investing about $9.9 million to rebuild 2.7 miles of US-2 from Powdermill Creek to east of Cedar Avenue through the city of Bessemer. The work will include reconfiguring lanes to add a center left-turn lane, storm sewer improvements, and city sanitary sewer and water main replacements. This project includes a five-year materials and workmanship pavement warranty.
Start date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Estimated end date: October 2022
Traffic restrictions: A one-way detour of US-2 traffic will be in place during the work.
From May 31 until late August, eastbound US-2 will be detoured onto city streets. Eastbound US-2 traffic will be directed south onto Mill Street, then east on Galena Street, south on Moore Street, east on Longyear Street, north on Peck Street, and back to US-2. Clayberg Street will provide an intermediate route for traffic to circle back to westbound US-2.
From July 5 to mid-August, westbound US-2 will be detoured north onto Case Street, west onto Iron Street, south onto Mine Street, and then back to US-2.
Safety benefit: This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and result in a smoother driving surface and increased safety for motorists and pedestrians. Studies have shown a center left-turn lane can reduce crashes.