Services

How We Help

Services & Resources

Report road problems, apply for permits, review current bids, and file public-records requests — all in one place.

Service Requests

Report potholes, signs, drainage, dead animals and other road issues.

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Permits

Driveway, right-of-way, utility and oversize / overweight moving permits.

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Current Bids

Open requests for proposals and bid opportunities for vendors.

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News & Traffic Alerts

Closures, detours and seasonal advisories across the county.

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FOIA Requests

Submit a Freedom of Information Act request for public records.

File a request →

Adopt-A-Road

Volunteer your group to keep a stretch of county roadway litter-free.

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Service Request

Use the form below for non-emergencies on county-maintained roads — potholes, damaged or missing signs, drainage and culverts, dead animals, brush, or shoulder issues. We'll confirm receipt and dispatch a crew to assess. For emergencies or hazards posing immediate danger, call 231-745-4666 or dial 911.

What We Maintain

County primary & local roads

Outside city and village limits.

Bridges, culverts & drainage

Structures and roadside drainage systems.

Road signs & winter plowing

Signage, snow and ice control.

Pothole Patrol

Spotted a pothole? Choose the issue type “Pothole / pavement damage” in the service request form above. Our crews assess reported potholes and schedule repairs based on severity and weather.

Permits

Apply for a Permit


Permits are required before working within the county road right-of-way. Download an application below, or contact the office for assistance.

Apply online with Oxcart Permits

Submit and pay for move permits online. Visit oxcartpermits.com →

Administrative Documents 2

Permit Fee Schedule 843 KB · Jun 3, 2026
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Driveway Permits 4

Move Permits 3

Single Move Permit 21.2 KB · Jun 3, 2026
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Annual Move Permit 20.6 KB · Jun 3, 2026
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Utility and Right-of-Way Permits 2

Annual Utilities Permit 21.4 KB · Jun 3, 2026
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Right Of Way Permit 21.4 KB · Jun 3, 2026
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PROCUREMENT

Current Bids & RFPs

Open opportunities for contractors and vendors. Bids are due by the date listed.

News & Traffic Alerts

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Michigan's FOIA gives you the right to request public records held by the Road Commission. Submit a written request and we'll respond within the statutory timeframe.

Download FOIA request form

Submit a written request by mail, email, or using our request form. Describe the records you're seeking as specifically as possible so we can locate them.
We respond within 5 business days, with one possible 10-day extension as allowed under Michigan law.
Some requests may incur fees for search, review, and copying. We'll provide a detailed estimate before processing if costs apply.