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Pontiac Trail reconstruction now estimated at about $11 million; city share not yet finalized

5581781 · August 12, 2025
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City Manager Paul Zelnick told council that the Pontiac Trail reconstruction project’s total estimate is about $11 million, with the city expecting to learn its final share in the coming weeks; council members raised concerns about impacts to downtown businesses and event planning during construction.

City Manager Paul Zelnick told the South Lyon City Council on Aug. 11 that the Pontiac Trail reconstruction project’s current total estimate is about $11,000,000 and is scheduled for major work between March and November 2026, with final restoration items continuing into early 2027.

Zelnick said he met with Michigan Department of Transportation representatives and the Oakland County road commissioner to review bid documents, project quantities, staging, detour routes and cost estimates. He said a detailed itemization is…

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