Farmington Hills to spend more than $30 million on road and water projects; Halsted, Folsom reconstructions due by October

The City of Farmington Hills will manage more than $30,000,000 in road and water infrastructure projects this construction season, Jacob Rushlow, director of public services, said.

"The City of Farmington Hills Department of Public Services will be busy this year managing over $30,000,000 of investment into road and infrastructure projects throughout the city," Rushlow said, adding that the work is intended to maintain safe, reliable roads and utilities for residents, businesses and visitors.

City presenters identified two major reconstruction projects for 2026. Halsted Road between 12 and 14 Mile Roads is slated for full reconstruction, and Folsom Road will be reconstructed from 9 Mile to Orchard Lake Road with accompanying storm-sewer improvements. Officials said both projects are expected to be completed by October.

Funding for the work comes from a mix of sources, including a federal grant, road millages and the city's water fund, Vicky, the show’s presenter, said. To help residents navigate simultaneous projects, the city maintains an online map on its website that displays city-led projects and those managed by the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Rushlow also flagged county-led work that affects city streets: the Road Commission for Oakland County is planning two pavement-improvement projects on 12 Mile Road that run from Novi Road in Novi to Farmington Road, and from Orchard Lake Road to Autumn Ridge ending just east of Middlebelt Road. He encouraged drivers to plan ahead for traffic delays and to slow down through work zones.

The timeline for both city- and county-managed projects overlaps much of the construction season; officials urged residents to consult the project map and follow detour and safety signage. No specific contractor names or bid awards were mentioned in the program.