Lenawee County Road Commission

What Lenawee County Road Commission does

The Lenawee County Road Commission (LCRC) is a Michigan government agency responsible for maintaining 1,532 miles of public roads across 26 townships in Lenawee County, excluding state highways and roads within city or village limits. The agency performs winter maintenance (snow and ice removal with liquid chloride pre-treatment), summer maintenance, and road improvements using standardized techniques including chip sealing (extends road life 5-7 years), mill & resurfacing (10-15 years), and pulverize & resurface (15+ years). LCRC also maintains approximately 11,500 traffic control signs, manages seasonal weight restrictions to protect roads during thaw periods, and currently has five bridges under closure.

The agency operates with a lean staff of approximately 12 employees organized into four district supervisors (Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest), supported by directors of operations, finance/HR, traffic/safety/permits, and an assistant director of engineering. Governance is provided by a three-member Board of County Road Commissioners elected to staggered six-year terms (Michael Slusarski as 2026 Chair, Todd Brown as 2026 Vice Chair, Bob Emery as Member through 2028), with Scott Merillat P.E. serving as Managing Director overseeing daily operations.

Funding is derived primarily from the Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF), supported by state vehicle registration fees and gas tax and distributed via a formula weighting population and certified road miles. The agency does not receive property tax funding. Additional revenue sources include federal and state grants for individual road and bridge projects, contributions from local townships for specific local road improvements, and permit fees (Right-of-Way, driveway, and oversize load permits) processed through the third-party Oxcart permitting software. As a statutorily-defined government entity with jurisdiction fixed to Lenawee County, LCRC has no commercial product revenue and no expansion path beyond its mandated geographic scope.

Name

Lenawee County Road Commission

Legal name

Lenawee County Road Commission

Website

https://lenaweeroads.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lenawee County Road Commission is a Michigan government agency that maintains 1,532 miles of public roads across 26 townships, providing snow removal, road repair, signage, permitting, and bridge management services to county residents and the motoring public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Road Maintenance Services

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roadside Vegetation & Right-of-Way (ROW) Management (TLAJAAAG), Road Maintenance, Grading & Seasonal Access Management (Snow/Ice) (AFAMAHAI), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• County road maintenance
• Winter snow removal
• Road construction services
• Right-of-way permitting
• Traffic sign maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Adrian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF): Primary funding source supported by vehicle registration fees and Michigan state gas tax. LCRC's allocation is based on a formula including factors such as population and miles of certified roads. The agency does not receive property tax funding.
2. Federal and State Grants: LCRC may receive federal and state grants for individual road and bridge projects.
3. Local Township Contributions: Contributions from local townships for specific local road improvements.
4. Permit Fees: Fees collected for Right-of-Way permits, driveway permits, and oversize load permits processed through Oxcart permitting software.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Lenawee County Road Commission maintains and improves 1,532 miles of county public roads across Lenawee County, Michigan, excluding State Highways and roads within city/village limits. Core services include winter snow and ice removal, summer road maintenance, road construction and repair (chip sealing, mill and resurfacing, pulverize and resurface, gravel road stabilization), installation and maintenance of approximately 11,500 traffic control signs, seasonal weight restriction management, and permitting for Right-of-Way, driveway, and oversize load access.

Product overview

The Lenawee County Road Commission provides a comprehensive suite of public road infrastructure services for Lenawee County, Michigan, covering over 1,532 miles of public roads outside of city/village limits. Core services include road maintenance (summer and winter), road construction and repair (chip sealing, mill & resurfacing, pulverize & resurface), permitting (Right-of-Way, driveway, oversize load via Oxcart software), snow and ice removal, sign installation/maintenance of approximately 11,500 traffic signs, gravel road stabilization with mineral brine, and community programs such as the Adopt-A-County-Road Program. The agency also provides certification maps, bid document services, and processes FOIA requests in compliance with Michigan law.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Maintenance Services Year-round maintenance of 1,532 miles of county roads including road improvements, pothole repair, grading/scraping, gravel road stabilization, and roadside vegetation control for the motoring public of Lenawee County.
• Winter Snow and Ice Removal Clearing of snow and ice across the 1,532-mile county road network during winter storms, with liquid chloride pre-treatment applied prior to snowfall to prevent ice formation.
• Sign Installation and Maintenance Installation, repair, and maintenance of approximately 11,500 traffic control signs throughout Lenawee County following MMUTCD guidelines.
• Permit Services Right-of-Way permits, driveway permits, and oversize load permits processed through the Oxcart online permitting platform with credit card payment processing.
• Road Construction and Repair Services Chip sealing and fog sealing for good-condition roads (5-7 year life extension), mill and resurfacing for fair-condition roads (10-15 year life extension), and pulverize and resurface for poor-condition roads (15+ year life).
• Weight Restriction Management Implementation of seasonal weight restrictions on non-all-seasonal roads during late winter and early spring thawing periods to prevent road damage from heavy trucks.
• County Certification Maps Certification maps for all 26 townships in Lenawee County, distributed in PDF format for local planning and coordination.
• Adopt-A-County-Road Program Volunteer program allowing groups of seven or more persons to adopt at least 2 miles of county road and perform three annual cleanups in May, July, and September.
• FOIA Request Processing Processing of Freedom of Information Act requests for public records under Michigan Public Act 442 of 1976, available online or by mail.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chip Seal extends road life by 5-7 years and reduces need for costly asphalt resurfacing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Jackson County Department of Transportation: Neighboring Michigan county road authority responsible for county road maintenance, seasonal weight restrictions, and right-of-way permits. Directly comparable to LCRC in service offering, geographic scope, and governance structure.
• Kent County Road Commission: Michigan county road commission responsible for maintaining primary and local roads outside city limits in Kent County. Operates under the same state statutory framework as LCRC with comparable MTF funding, elected board governance, and service mix (snow removal, road construction, permits, signage).
• Washtenaw County Road Commission: Adjacent Michigan county road commission serving Washtenaw County with a similar mandate of road maintenance, snow and ice removal, permits, and bridge management. Comparable scale and operational profile to LCRC, operating under identical state law.
• Calhoun County Road Department: Michigan county-level road agency providing summer and winter maintenance, road improvements, and permitting for Calhoun County. Operates the same statutory jurisdiction model as LCRC with comparable service portfolio.
• Branch County Road Commission: Rural southern Michigan county road commission with similar mix of paved and unpaved roads, township contributions, and state MTF funding. Directly comparable to LCRC in rural-county operational profile.
• Monroe County Road Commission: Michigan county road commission serving Monroe County with road construction, snow and ice removal, permits, and bridge maintenance. Closely comparable to LCRC in scale, funding mix, and statutory framework.
• Hillsdale County Road Commission: Smaller Michigan county road commission serving Hillsdale County. Very similar scale and operational scope to LCRC, including maintenance of unpaved roads, snow removal, and township coordination.
• Ottawa County Road Commission: Western Michigan county road commission managing a comparable road network with seasonal weight restrictions, chip sealing, paving programs, and an elected board. Larger in scale but operationally analogous to LCRC.

Broad incumbents

• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT): State-level transportation authority that oversees state highways and administers the Michigan Transportation Fund from which LCRC receives its core allocation. Indirectly comparable as the broader incumbent governing the same transportation system.

Regional players

• Crystal Falls Township (analog rural road agency): Township-level road agencies in Michigan handle local road coordination and funding contributions alongside county road commissions like LCRC. Comparable as the primary local counterpart in the multi-tiered Michigan road governance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lenaweecountyroadcommission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lenawee-county-road-commission

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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