FCRT works with local governments to prioritize, promote, and complete trail improvement, maintenance, and repair projects.
Rochester Washout 1 Repairs
Updated March 23, 2026
CAUTION: The Clinton River Trail and Macomb Orchard Trail are closed between the Letica Trailhead and 24 Mile Road in the City of Rochester & Shelby Township through spring 2026. Please follow the detour route and check back for updates.
The Clinton River Trail closure is due to heavy equipment repairing two washouts that caused major damage to the trail. The City of Rochester, Oakland County, Friends of the Clinton River Trail, and several other entities and contractors are working on repairs. Get the latest updates from the City of Rochester here, or text “CRTProject” to 38276 to subscribe to text alerts. The Macomb Orchard Trail closure is intermittent and related to the GLWA 96” Water Main project.
FCRT hosted a washout info session on September 10th, 2025. View the slides.
Rochester City Council received a presentation on the repair progress on July 14th, 2025. Watch the video, view the slides, or read the press release.
Rochester Washout 2 Repairs
Updated March 25, 2026
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/togz1po2t93dHd2x6
Estimated Completion: Summer 2026
The Clinton River began to undercut a retaining wall supporting the trail near Diversion St in Rochester. Eventually, the wall collapsed. The river bank is now being fortified and the grade decreased, and the trail is being pushed back several feet to avoid this issue in the future.
North Spur
Updated March 23, 2026
Location: Opdyke Rd to Michigan Ave
Estimated Completion: End of 2026
The North Spur is a new portion of the Clinton River Trail in Pontiac with a HAWK connecting the Opdyke trailhead with residential Michigan Ave. This project is part of the long-term plan to complete the trail in Pontiac.
Pontiac Pike Street Connector
Updated March 25, 2026
Location: North Spur to Bagley Dr. via Downtown Pontiac
Estimated Construction Timeframe: 2027/2028
This represents the final phase of connecting the CRT across Pontiac and into downtown. See the dotted orange line in the center of the map. The City has been awarded a grant to complete the project. It will include road reconstruction, addition of a cycle track, and sidewalk improvements.
GLWA Water Main
Updated March 25, 2026
Location: Macomb Orchard Trail Between Dequindre Rd and 24 Mile Rd
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
While not technically part of the Clinton River Trail, this project impacts our network. The Macomb Orchard Trail (MOT) immediately east of the Clinton River Trail’s terminus at Dequindre Rd will be closed intermittently during the project. We recommend this detour route to avoid both the CRT Washout and MOT closures.
More information from GLWA: https://www.glwater.org/96inchwatermain/
Adams Rd Mid-Block Crossing
Project Completed Spring 2025
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6wFyeAPyqoWNv68B6
A new HAWK and side paths connect the trail near the Leach Road trailhead with the transit, restaurants, retailers, and services on Marketplace Circle.
Bagley Dr Safety Path
Project Completed Summer 2025
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2xD9cWXma4LbQTkH7
A new 8 foot wide side path was added to the west side of Bagley, vastly improving the temporary route in Pontiac. The new path spans from the Clinton River Trail to Golf Dr/South Blvd. Compared to the sidewalk on the east side of Bagley, this new side path is wider, smoother, and has far fewer road and driveway crossings. Once the permanent trail is complete in Pontiac, this new side path will continue to enhance the Clinton River Trail’s network and connectivity.