Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills are collaborating to repair Butler Road.
Paul Davis, deputy director of Rochester Hills public services, said the contractor, Pro-Line Asphalt, requested that Rochester Hills establish a detour to allow the use of the road in Auburn Hills.
Rochester Hills staff agreed and coordinated with the Oakland County Road Commission and Auburn Hills for detour signage along Adams, Squirrel and Butler roads.
Auburn Hills was concerned that Butler Road would be damaged by construction.
“They wanted to make sure our project didn’t leave their portion damaged,” said Davis, who said the repair is a good example of communities working together.
He said Butler Road required restoration. Within the last couple years, Auburn Hills put down some pavement millings as temporary remedies.
“That type of road section isn’t designed to last as long as, say, when you pave a road with asphalt,” Davis said.
Pro-Line Asphalt provided a cost estimate but said it would not agree to use the same unit prices for work in Auburn Hills that was included in the Rochester Hills contract, driving up expenses.
Auburn Hills would covering the larger end of a 60-40 share. The total project cost is estimated to range between $80,000 and $100,000.
Rochester Hills will likely pay between $32,000 and $40,000, with a cost to not exceed $45,000. Auburn Hills’ cost will be between $48,000 and $60,000.
The final expense is unknown due to soil excavation at various locations within the Auburn Hills section of Butler Road.
Rochester Hills City Council is scheduled to vote Monday to approve the contract.
