RCKC Construction Update for the Week of 7-7-2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Thursday, July 3, 2025

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Kalamazoo, MI-            

In an effort to keep local drivers informed of the latest traffic and road maintenance operations by the Road Commission, we have provided the following update. For further information call 269-381-3171 or visit RCKC website www.kalamazoocountyroads.com.

“This information is made available to assist motorists in planning for construction delays,” Travis Bartholomew, Managing Director of the Road Commission said. “Motorists are reminded to be alert, slow down, stay informed, and be cautious when approaching a work zone. Remember, these projects signify progress in improving our infrastructure!”

Please note: This information is subject to change. Projects, road closures and timing can change from day to day, depending upon a number of factors, and traffic delays can develop in a matter of minutes due to weather conditions, emergency situations, etc.

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Alamo Township

Road: E Avenue - 1,270' east of Ravine Road to 2,850' east of Ravine Road
Current Status: Week of 7/7, fine grading and drainage improvements.
Detour: N/A
Project Information: Pulverize, Double Chip Seal
Start Date: April 21, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

 

Road: 8th Street - G Avenue to Hart Drive
Current Status: Drainage improvements and culvert installation are upcoming.
Detour: Road Closed to Thru Traffic
Project Information: Gravel, Pulverize, HMA Overlay, Drainage Improvements
Start Date: April 21, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

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Brady Township

Road: 31st Street over Brown Creek
Current Status: Bridge rehabilitation and removals are underway the week of 7/7.
Detour: 31st Street will be closed to through traffic and detoured using YZ Avenue, 27th Street, Y Avenue, 24th Street, and W Avenue
Project Information: Preventive maintenance work on this bridge, including railing, guardrail, paving, and structural repairs. 
Start Date: June 2, 2025
End Date: August 5, 2025

 

Road: YZ Avenue over Brown Creek
Current Status: Work is not anticipated to begin at YZ Avenue until mid July. 
Detour: YZ Avenue will be closed to through traffic and detoured using 32nd Street, X Avenue, 31st Street, 27th Street, Y Avenue, 24th Street, W Avenue, and Y Avenue
Project Information: Preventive maintenance work on this bridge, including railing, guardrail, paving, and structural repairs. 
Start Date: June 2, 2025
End Date: August 30, 2025

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Charleston Township

Road: 38th Street - 4,672' south of G Avenue to 528' south of G Avenue
Current Status: Week of 7/7, final grading, driveway preparations, and HMA surface paving.
Detour: Road Closed to Thru Traffic
Project Information: Gravel, Pulverize, HMA Base Paving 
Start Date: April 14, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

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Climax Township

Road: 39th Street - ON Avenue to 3,168' north of ON Avenue, ON Avenue - 39th Street to 3,764' west of 42nd Street (CONTINGENCY PROJECT)
Current Status: Week of 6/30, tree work continues
Detour: None
Project Information: Gravel resurface and drainage improvements.
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

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Comstock Township

Road: Stegar Avenue - Leigh Avenue to Fordham Avenue, Leigh Avenue - East Main Street to Fordham Avenue, Fordham Avenue - 260' west of Stegar Avenue to 699' east of Leigh Avenue.
Current Status: Week of 7/7, tree work continues, drainage improvements to follow.
Detour: None
Project Information: Milling and paving new HMA base and surface, drainage improvements, and tree removal.
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

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Pavilion Township

Road: T Avenue - 3,500' east of 34th Street to 4,500' east of 34th Street
Current Status: Wedging complete, gravel shoulders to follow.
Detour: None
Project Information: HMA Wedging
Start Date: April 24, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

 

Road: Q Avenue - 29th Street to 34th Street
Current Status: Installing culverts, pulverizing, and ditching the week of 7/7. 
Detour: Q Avenue will be closed to through traffic during the project. The detour route is 29th Street, S Avenue, and 36th Street.
Project Information: This project includes tree clearing, crushing the existing asphalt to gravel-sized pieces and mixing with the existing gravel, widening of the shoulder, paving, and drainage improvements, including some ditching. 
Start Date: March 17, 2025
End Date: August 4, 2025

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Prairie Ronde Township

Road: Y Avenue - 3rd Street to 4th Street; 4th Street - YZ Avenue to Y Avenue; YZ Avenue - 4th Street to 5th Street; 5th Street - YZ Avenue to YZ Avenue, YZ Avenue - 5th Street to 6th Street
Current Status: Culvert installations, and drainage improvements upcoming
Detour: None
Project Information: Tree removal, drainage improvements, culvert replacements and 4" of new gravel.
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

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Richland Township

Road:  G Avenue - 28th Street to 38th Street (Richland / Ross Townships)
Current Status:  Traffic is shifted to the north side of the roadway so work can begin on the south side. Roadway removals and widening are anticipated the week of 7/7.
Detour:  G Avenue will be closed to through traffic at 28th Street. The detour route is 32nd Street and Gull Road. 28th Street will also be closed to through traffic. The detour route is Gull Road, Sprinkle Road, and H Avenue.
Project Information:  Center left turn lane construction at 5 intersections along G Avenue at 28th Street, 31st Street, 32nd Street, 35th Street, and 38th Street. The project includes road widening for turn lanes, paving, and drainage improvements, including some ditching. 
Start Date:  April 11, 2025
End Date:  August 31, 2025

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Ross Township

Road: 38th Street - 528' south of G Avenue to G Avenue
Current Status: Week of 7/7, final grading, driveway preparations, and HMA surface paving.  
Detour: None
Project Information: Gravel, pulverize, HMA Base and Surface Paving
Start Date: April 14, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

 

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Schoolcraft Township

Road: U Avenue / 23rd Street - 22nd Street to 375' south of TU Avenue
Current Status: Final lift of aggregate on mainline, grading, foreslope correction, and ditching week of 7/7.
Detour: U Avenue will be closed to through traffic from 22nd Street to 23rd Street. 23rd Street will also be closed to through traffic from U Avenue to TU Avenue. The detour route is Sprinkle Road, V Avenue, N Richardson Street, E Prairie Street, S Main Street, W Avenue, and Portage Road. 
Project Information: This project includes crushing the existing asphalt to gravel sized pieces and mixing with the existing gravel, widening of shoulder, paving and drainage improvements with some ditching. 
Start Date: May 28, 2025
End Date: August 15, 2025 

 

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Texas Township

Road: Torrey Pines Drive - Cypress Bay Drive to Veronica Street, Stapleton Drive - Torrey Pines Drive to 12th Street, Stoneybrook Road - Burning Tree Road (west) to 12th Street, Hunters Ridge Drive - Heathrow Avenue to Cypress Bay Drive, Snowbird Court - Hunters Ridge Drive to Hunters Ridge Drive, Telluride Drive - 1,088' west of Hunters Ridge Drive to Hunters Ridge Drive
Current Status: Week of 7/7, roadside restoration.
Detour: None
Project Information: Milling and paving new hot mix asphalt surface.
Start Date: May 12, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

 

Road: Veronica Street – Cypress Bay Drive to Queen Victoria Lane, Lewsinda Avenue (west) – 213’ west of Marsha Street to Veronica Street; Marsha Street – Lewsinda Avenue to 135’ north of Lewsinda Avenue, Lewsinda Avenue (east) – Veronica Street to 12th Street, Anthony Street – Lewsinda Avenue to 121’ north of Lewsinda Avenue
Current Status: Week of 7/7 roadside restoration.
Detour: None
Project Information: Milling and paving new HMA surface.
Start Date: May 15, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

 

Road: Vankal Street - RS Avenue to Q Avenue
Current Status: Week of 7/7 tree removal.
Detour: None
Project Information: HMA Overlay.
Start Date: June 30, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025

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Countywide

Road: Crack filling on various roads in Kalamazoo County
Current Status: Crack Filling.
Detour: None
Project Information: Traffic to be maintained during project. This is a mobile operation, temporary traffic regulators may be necessary and slight delays are possible. 
Start Date: May 12, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025 

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Chip Seal List for the Week of 6/30 (See Attachment)

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