The Village of Lake Orion will close Heights Road between M-24 (S. Broadway Street) and Bellevue Avenue beginning Sept. 23 for watermain replacement under the road.

The work is being done under a permit issued by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC).

During the closure, residential access will be maintained.

The detour for eastbound traffic is S. Broadway Street to Clarkston Road to Pine Tree Road, back to Heights Road.

The detour for westbound traffic is North Park Blvd./S. Broadway Street to Clarkston Road to Pine Tree Road, back to Heights Road.

The project is expected to be completed in mid-November.

The contractor for the project is Fontana Construction of Shelby Township.

Heights Road carries approximately 8,630 vehicles daily.