Grand Traverse County Approves $20,000 Contract for South Airport Road Redesign Facilitation
The Grand Traverse County Road Commission has unanimously approved its $20,000 share of a $70,000 contract with Fortis Forge to act as a facilitator for the South Airport Road redesign project in Traverse City.
Traverse City Cadillac, MI, September 30, 2026 —
The Grand Traverse County Road Commission has officially approved its financial contribution towards the upcoming redesign of South Airport Road in Traverse City. The commission voted unanimously to allocate $20,000 as its share of a larger $70,000 contract. This funding is designated for the firm Fortis Forge, which has been selected to serve as the project’s facilitator.
The role of Fortis Forge will be to guide and manage the complex processes involved in redesigning South Airport Road. The exact timeline for the commencement of the redesign project and the specific services Fortis Forge will provide were not detailed in the information provided. The total contract amount stands at $70,000, with the Grand Traverse County Road Commission contributing $20,000 of this sum.
The decision by the Grand Traverse County Road Commission to fund this facilitation role signifies a step forward in the planning stages for the South Airport Road redesign. The specific details regarding the scope of the redesign, potential impacts on traffic, or community engagement plans related to the project were not immediately available. Further information on the project’s timeline and Fortis Forge’s specific responsibilities is anticipated as the planning progresses.
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