Kalamazoo County Road Commission

Our goal is to maintain a county road system that is safe and convenient for public travel and to manage the roadside environment, with a view toward preservation.

The Kalamazoo County Road Commission (KCRC) maintains 1,264.81 miles of road throughout the 576 square mile county.  The primary road system consists of 449.28 miles; the remaining 814.53 miles comprise the local system.  Along with our maintenance operations, we maintain 61 bridges, over 19,300 signs, 46 traffic signals and 41 flashing lights at intersections.

Working with other governmental units, we work hard to locate and maximize every dollar available for infrastructure maintenance and construction. We are dedicated to public service and available to serve you.
 

Our regular office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday - Friday.

 

The Kalamazoo County Road Commission provides many files and forms that require Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. If you don't already have this free software on your computer, you can download a copy by visiting their website. If you have Acrobat Reader and are having difficulties viewing the content, you may need to get the newest version.

Subscribe to this newsfeed

Notice of 2012 Local Rural Task Force Public Meeting
(posted Jan 26, 2012)

A public meeting will be held on February 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of allowing local officials and interested citizens to provide input into the planning and allocation of Federal-Aid funds for Federal-Aid routes in rural areas of Kalamazoo County. The meeting will be held at the following location:

Kalamazoo County Road Commission
3801 East Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

In Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation distributes Federal-Aid money. A LOCAL Task Force with representation from the county road commission, villages, and transit providers prioritizes projects for the rural area. In addition to road and bridge projects, projects involving mass transportation and non-motorized transportation may be considered.

Winter Maintenance Update
(posted Dec 20, 2011)

The Kalamazoo County Road Commission (KCRC) is once again preparing for the upcoming winter season. Kalamazoo County road crews are first responders that provide snow and ice removal service before, during and after winter storms, to ensure safe travel conditions for motorists Managing Director Joanna Johnson said. The winter maintenance program is reviewed annually for improvements to best serve the public.  more

Road Commission Modifies Retiree Health Insurance
(posted Oct 31, 2011)

The Board of County Road Commissioners of Kalamazoo County has approved the modification of retiree contributions to the health insurance premium provided for its retirees effective January 1, 2012. This increase reflects an additional 8% cost sharing to the monthly premium for health insurance. The last increase to the retiree contribution was in 2009.  more