In mid-November, tree removal will begin in Athens, Bedford, Burlington, Clarence, Emmett, and Lee Townships. These projects are either related to federal aid safety grants or preparation for upcoming road work.
Tree operations can only take place between Oct. 1-April 14 each year, due to bat species restrictions. Contractors have throughout the season to complete this work. Contracted crews will remove the trees in the clear zone in each project, then come through to remove debris from the entire project. Then yard restoration will take place.
Federal Aid Safety Grant projects:
- Bedford Township: Primary road Uldriks Road in Bedford between Cardinal and Meachem Rd.
- Burlington Township: Local road M Drive S in between Oak Grove Rd and Union City Rd/7 Mile Rd
- Clarence and Lee Townships: Local road T Drive North in between 23 Mile Rd and Monroe Rd, on the west side of Duck Lake
These projects were awarded in 2021 for completion in 2023-2024. Successful projects demonstrate a recent crash history with fatal or incapacitating crashes due to trees along the edge of the roadway. 90% of the cost of the project is covered by the grant; CCRD only has to match 10%.
Projects to prepare for upcoming primary road work:
- Emmett Township: S Wattles Road from Historic Bridge Park to B Drive N where it dead ends
- Emmett Township: N Wattles Road from Verona Road to Michigan Ave
- Athens Township: R Drive S from the West County Line Road to 1 ½ Mile
