The Finkbeiner Project is moving along on schedule. Currently there are 3 bridge crews onsite working on both bridges and their abutments. The M-37 intersection is now open and residents may enter from M-37, but the preferred method of entry remains to be Cherry Valley. The road crew has been working west of M-37 moving toward the Bender Road intersection. To look at some pictures of the site click on the Finkbeiner Tab.
News & Bulletins
No Cut / No Spray
August 25, 2010 – 9:02 am
It’s that time of year again, we have fired up our Brush Cutting and Brush Spraying crews. We understand that some individuals like to maintain their own roadsides so the Barry County Road Commission offers citizens a “NO CUT/NO SPRAY” Permit. By filling out this permit you agree to keep your roadside free of all trees, brush, and tall grasses within the right of way, and 15 feet above the road surface. We appreciate your cooperation as we try to improve safety for those using county roads. Fewer trees within the public right of way help make Barry County a safer place to travel. Please remember you need to obtain a new permit each year. The 2010 permits are now available at our office or under permits on the website. Thank you to all the landowners who obtained permits in the past and are currently maintaining their roadsides. Your help is greatly appreciated.
FINKBEINER UPDATE – AUGUST 11
August 11, 2010 – 1:47 pm
The Bender Road intersection at Finkbeiner will be closed for extended periods of time through out the next two weeks for storm sewer installation. The intersection will be open at night, but please seek alternate routes during the day.
August 11, 2010
August 11, 2010 – 8:10 am
We have completed our seal season and have begun to pull shoulders on our blacktop roads. Please drive carefull in these construction zones.
Finkbeiner Update
August 2, 2010 – 12:12 pm
August 2, 2010
The Finkbeiner Road Project is currently underway and moving along smoothly. Finkbeiner Road at M-37 will be closed for a little while longer, so please use Cherry Vally Road to access Finkbeiner until further notice. Road Work is currently taking place at the intersection of M-37 & Finkbeiner and west to Bender Road. The Bridge at Spring Creek is currently being constructed and then the contractor will move to the Bridge over the Thornapple River. We know that this is an exciting project for the Community and for the Road Commission but do to OSHA and MIOSHA safety requirements (safety vests, steel toe boots, hardhats, etc.) we cannot have unauthorized personnel entering the construction site. Please be courteous. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the BCRC at (269) 945-3449 or by email.
Monday June 21st
June 21, 2010 – 11:20 am
July 12 thru 16 we will be in Barry and Prairieville Townships Chip Sealing.
Board Meeting Date Change
June 17, 2010 – 10:15 am
The regularly scheduled board meetings for July will be moved to July 13 and July 27. The normal meeting schedule will resume in August meeting the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
FINKBEINER UPDATE
June 15, 2010 – 5:23 am
The Barry County Road Commission has met with the contractor (Milbocker & Sons), we anticipate construction to begin late June or July.
Today’s Road Work
May 20, 2010 – 12:17 pm
Please click on the Today’s Road Work button to view the weekly road closings and construction schedule.
SPRING STORMS – TAKE YOUR TIME!
May 13, 2010 – 9:13 am
As the Spring Rains continue to fall, please be cautious while driving, there are many washouts throughout the county, especially on gravel road. We will be fixing them as soon as we can.
