Green Lake Township Treasurers Office

06/01/2026

It looks like they are about ready to shift from phase one to phase two early this week. There is still some paving to do on the East side of the project, but they can begin the traffic shift before the Round About while they finish that up and then begin on the South side of the Round About. They believe that Phase Two should last about 30 days then they will shift into the Third Phase early July.

Please remember to be respectful if you chose to use any of the unofficial detours, the people living there are dealing with this disruption all day everyday.

05/30/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Tomorrow we will celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of the graduating seniors from Traverse City West Senior High School and Traverse City Central High School. Congratulations to each graduate and their families on reaching this important milestone. We wish you all the best as you begin the next chapter of your journey.

For residents and guests in the Interlochen area, please be aware that traffic will be significantly heavier than normal around the Interlochen Center for the Arts and Kresge Auditorium throughout the day on Sunday. Please allow extra travel time, be patient, watch for pedestrians, and follow all traffic and parking directions.

Let's work together to make this a safe and memorable day for our graduates, their families, and our community.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓

— Green Lake Township Treasurer's Office

P.S. the construction on U.S. 31 continues. You will be able to head West on U.S. 31 from Grawn to J. Maddy and turn left on J. Maddy to get to the ceremony.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Today's update from the passenger seat of our Pumper Tanker.

Paving started yesterday and Team Elmers | North Michigan Concrete Asphalt Excavation Crane & Rigging is crushing it.

The switch to phase two is expected to start June 2nd or June 3rd.

What does that mean? J. Maddy wil not connect to U.S. 31. U.S. 31 will continue to flow to the West through the Construction zone.

On a bright note South Long Lake will connect to U.S. 31.

Another bright note that will mean we are about 30 days from the roundabout being open to traffic North and South and to the East.

I suspect we are about 30 days more of the increase in traffic in the two neighborhoods closest to Interlochen Corners. There should be a little less traffic in the Kozy Court area once the switch to Phase Two begins.

05/26/2026

They started paving this morning at the bridge and Team Elmers is moving right along. They hope to have the paving done this week, weather permitting.

05/24/2026

Over the past few days, I have spent time out in several of our neighborhoods trying to get a better understanding of what is actually happening on our roads due to the increase in traffic from the ongoing construction projects.

Part of that time was spent with a “radar gun” that I was able to borrow for a couple of days. My goal was simple — gather real-world data and not rely only on perception or frustration. I especially wanted to look at areas where the Sheriff’s Department is unable to place the portable radar speed signs.

I learned a few interesting things, many of which were reinforced through conversations with both current and former law enforcement personnel:

1️⃣ When traffic volume increases, the perception is often that vehicle speeds have also increased.

2️⃣ Louder vehicles tend to appear to be traveling faster than they actually are.

3️⃣ Larger vehicles also tend to appear to be moving faster than they really are.

4️⃣ The vast majority of drivers are compliant with posted speed limits, or within approximately 5 MPH of the posted limit.

5️⃣ Of all the pedestrians I observed, only one was following MCL 257.655, which states:

“Where sidewalks are provided, a pedestrian shall not walk upon the main traveled portion of the highway. Where sidewalks are not provided, pedestrians shall, when practicable, walk on the left side of the highway facing traffic which passes nearest.”

This is important because safety is everyone’s responsibility — drivers and pedestrians alike.

While monitoring the Kozy Court/Toni Trail area, the majority of drivers were traveling below 20 MPH. Similar results were observed along Artist Ave and Third Street.

There was an increase in speed noted along the Wildwood Road/White Pine Court area. I shared that information with Deputy Nofke, who also shared data from the Sheriff’s radar speed signs, which closely mirrored what I observed throughout most of the day.

Law enforcement will continue monitoring various subdivisions throughout the Township and will also be paying additional attention to Artist Ave/Third Street and Griner Parkway due to the number of calls received by the Sheriff’s Department regarding those areas.

I also want to clarify something important:
I was gathering information only. I cannot stop vehicles, issue citations, or enforce traffic laws. The purpose was simply to better understand the situation so accurate information can be shared with residents and law enforcement.

Thank you to everyone who has remained patient, respectful, and understanding during the construction season. The overwhelming majority of people are doing their best to drive safely through our neighborhoods, and that is appreciated more than you know.

05/21/2026

Heads up if you are heading into Traverse City.

05/21/2026

***N South Long Lake Rd/Secor Rd***

OPEN 3:30pm

South Long Lake Rd south of Boone's Long Lake Inn is CLOSED due to a powerline down. Please use an alternate route. West Long to North Long is just about the only option. 1:26pm

05/21/2026

They are out painting the long lines on the various County Roads in Green Lake Township today.

05/21/2026

Graduation Season is upon us, and this is an exciting time for our Seniors as they transition into adulthood and begin making decisions about their futures on their own.

I reflect back on my son’s graduation and how proud I was of all his accomplishments up to that point. I also remember the fear of letting him spread his wings too fast, something I suspect many parents of this year’s graduating class are feeling as well. Then there was the anxiety of the graduation ceremony itself — where do I park, where do I sit, will I be able to see him walk across the stage? The list went on and on. Here we are what seems like just a few years later and my son and his family are doing just fine. So, take a little time this next week and a half to enjoy the time you have with your Senior.

If the above things don't cause you enough anxiety about your Senior walking across the stage there is at least one more curve thrown your way. This year’s graduation ceremonies have a few extra wrinkles created by the U.S. 31 Road Construction Project and the construction of the roundabout at Interlochen Corners.

What we have been told by MDOT is that the current traffic pattern will remain the same through at least the end of May. Traffic flow for Traverse City West’s and Traverse City Central’s graduation ceremonies at Interlochen Center for the Arts will operate the same way it has over the last month.

If you are traveling westbound from Grawn, you can continue to J. Maddy Parkway, turn left, and proceed to the Interlochen campus.
If you are coming from Benzie County, follow the detour at Gonder Road to Riley Road, then turn right onto J. Maddy Parkway and continue to the campus.

It is not recommended to use South Long Lake Road or the smaller unofficial detour routes. Those routes are taking longer, and the roads are experiencing significant wear from the increased traffic volume. Law enforcement will also be monitoring neighborhoods for speeding and unsafe driving.

While traffic delays are unavoidable, the official MDOT detour routes with traffic control devices in place remain the safest and most efficient way to travel through the area.

Congratulations, Seniors! Enjoy this incredible milestone, and safe travels to everyone attending the ceremonies.