HRC is responsible for the design of a new bridge for Franklin Road over I-696, new westbound I-696 exit ramp and new eastbound I-696 entrance for Franklin Road, in addition to the replacement of the Pernick Drain storm sewer under I-696 and the enclosure and diversion of this drain for approximately 1,000 feet.  The project also includes reconstruction of over one mile of local roads, storm sewer, traffic signals and traffic maintenance plans for I-696 and all affected local roads.  Construction for this project commences in spring 2006.

HRC also performed traffic studies and analysis of the existing and proposed roadways and traffic patterns.

HRC responsibilities included:

• Topographic Survey
• Traffic Study and Analysis
• Construction Plans for Bridge and Roads
• Construction Staging Plans
• Project Management of Design and Environmental Assessment

Right-of-Way/Easement Acquisition
HRC actively obtained the complete property acquisitions for this project.  HRC staff coordinated the title search activities with the ordering of the required Real Estate appraisals.  HRC's Survey Department prepared all of the documents that were required, including the legal descriptions of the takings, drawings and using the Road Commission for Oakland County Real Estate actual conveyance documents for 25 parcels which included all fee purchases and easements.