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If a mailbox is damaged by Road Commission equipment during maintenance operations, the property owner may receive a new standard mailbox and/or post as a replacement. This document provides guidance on the procedures to follow when mailboxes are damaged during maintenance operations.
- The mailbox and/or post must be physically hit by equipment. Damage caused by the force of snow or ice coming off the plow blade does not qualify for replacement.
- Any previously existing mailbox or post that was a decorative or ornate type will be replaced only with a standard mailbox and/or post as approved by the United States Postal Service.
The property owner is responsible for removing the damaged mailbox and/or post and installing the replacement mailbox and/or post using installation standards approved by the United States Postal Service and the Mason County Road Commission.
Standard mailboxes and posts can be picked up at 510 East State Street, Scottville, MI 49454. The office is open Monday through Friday, except on holidays or observed holidays established by the Board. Pickup hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The property owner must provide the damaged mailbox and/or post for inspection before a new standard mailbox and/or single post can be issued. Upon receipt of a new mailbox and/or post, the property owner is expected to sign a register and provide the property address.
Road agencies are not legally required or obligated by statute to repair, replace, or compensate owners of private mailboxes located within the public road right-of-way. However, the Road Commission recognizes the inconvenience and has adopted this policy regarding mailbox damage.
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Seasonal roads are not plowed by the Mason County Road Commission unless the Commission determines that plowing a seasonal road, or a portion of it, is in the best interest of the Road Commission. Any request for winter service on a seasonal road must be submitted to the Board of Road Commissioners for consideration.
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It is the Mason County Road Commission’s policy to remove and dispose of deer located within the public right-of-way when they pose a safety or health hazard. Animals other than deer, or deer located outside the right-of-way, will not be removed and are the responsibility of the property owner. Deer removal will be performed only during normal business hours.
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When agency documents are not publicly available, a written Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request may be submitted along with any applicable fees. For details on how to submit a FOIA request and information about associated fees, please visit our FOIA page.
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Rest Area
The rest area is open from April 1 to December 1 each year and is maintained by the Mason County Road Commission. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Michigan Department of Transportation at 800-943-6368 or the Mason County Road Commission at 231-757-2882.
Adopt-A-Highway
For state Adopt-A-Highway information, please contact the Michigan Department of Transportation at 800-973-6368. For Mason County primary roads, contact the Mason County Road Commission at 231-757-2882.
Seasonal Roads
Seasonal roads are identified on the county map. Download the County Map (PDF).
Seasonal roads are not maintained during the winter months but remain under the jurisdiction of the Mason County Road Commission. For additional information, please contact the Road Commission.
Brush and Tree Cutting
Roadside mowing occurs throughout the summer season. Approximately 1,000 miles of roadside are mowed twice each year, resulting in about 2,000 miles of roadside maintenance annually. Trees, brush, and grass located within the right-of-way that may impede visibility may be trimmed or removed by the Mason County Road Commission.
Weight Limits on Bridges
For information regarding bridge weight limits and locations, please contact the Manager/Director of the Mason County Road Commission at 231-757-2882.
Designated Truck Routes
Designated truck routes are shown on the county map. Download the County Map (PDF).
Specialty Designated Routes
Specialty designated truck routes are available by permit only. Please contact the Mason County Road Commission for information regarding special permits.
Winter Schedule and Maintenance
View Winter Maintenance Operations (PDF)
ORVs
Off-road vehicles (ORVs) are permitted to operate on roads maintained by the Mason County Road Commission where allowed by township ordinance. Individual townships have adopted their own ordinances governing ORV use. Operators are encouraged to review applicable township ordinances, available under the Resources section of the website, to ensure compliance. State highways are not designated ORV routes.
Spring Weight Restrictions
Information regarding spring weight restrictions will be posted as it becomes available.
