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Instruction to Bidders
(posted Jan 01, 2008)

Attached please find Instructions to Bidders for all Kalamazoo County Road Commission bid items. [ to read more, click here ]

Celebration of 35th Street projects completion
(posted Aug 19, 2008)

The public is invited to participate in a dedication ceremony to celebrate the new 35th Street road and bridge improvements over that will be held at 12 noon, Friday, August 22 at the south end of the construction zone. [ to read more, click here ]

Completion of 9th Street projects
(posted Aug 12, 2008)

An opening ceremony to celebrate the new 9th Street road widening and 9th Street Bridge over Amtrak Railroad will be held at 12 noon, Friday, August 15 at the north end of the construction zone. [ to read more, click here ]

Sprinkle Road temporary closing for repair of railroad tracks
(posted Aug 08, 2008)

In an effort to keep local drivers informed of an upcoming project involving a detour on South Sprinkle Road, the Kalamazoo County Road Commission is providing the following advance report for the week of August 18, 2008. [ to read more, click here ]

Chip seal project scheduled on South Sprinkle Road
(posted Jul 21, 2008)

South Sprinkle Road from Milham Avenue to Kilgore Road will be chip sealed beginning Wednesday, July 23, with work expected to be completed Friday, July 25, weather permitting. [ to read more, click here ]

9th Street construction project update
(posted Jul 09, 2008)

The Kalamazoo County Road Commission will close the 9th Street and KL Avenue intersection for reconstruction starting on July 18 with closure scheduled to remain in place through July 29. Motorists on 9th Street and KL Avenue are advised to detour to Stadium Drive to M-43 to 8th Street. [ to read more, click here ]

39th Street road closure
(posted Jun 23, 2008)

39th Street will be closed for approximately six weeks due to a collapsed culvert that has caused the road to sink. Residents are encouraged to seek alternate routes. [ to read more, click here ]

5th Street Bridge closing
(posted Jun 04, 2008)

5th Street between D Avenue and DE Avenue, at Sand Creek Bridge in Alamo Township, has been closed because of the severe deterioration of the bridge. The previously weight-restricted bridge is now unsafe for vehicular traffic. [ to read more, click here ]

Mosel Avenue reconstruction project update
(posted May 23, 2008)

Starting on Tuesday, May 27, Mosel Avenue between Pitcher St. and Burdick St. in Kalamazoo Township will be closed at the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing. [ to read more, click here ]

9th Street construction update
(posted May 15, 2008)

The Kalamazoo County Road Commission construction project on 9th Street from Meridian Drive to KL Avenue continues to be closed to through traffic. [ to read more, click here ]

Mosel project begins
(posted May 08, 2008)

On Monday May 12, construction work on Mosel Avenue from N. Westnedge Avenue to the Kalamazoo River Bridge will begin with work to include replacement of the existing drainage system, pulverizing the existing roadway, placement of new concrete curb and gutter, and Hot Mix Asphalt surfacing. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. [ to read more, click here ]

VW Avenue project begins May 2
(posted May 02, 2008)

On Friday, May 2, roadway construction work will begin on VW Avenue from east of 14th Street to 18th Street in Schoolcraft Township. [ to read more, click here ]

New 11th Street signals activated
(posted Apr 24, 2008)

New traffic signals at 11th Street at KL Avenue and 11th Street at W. Michigan will be activated today, April 24. The design and funding of the signals was a joint effort of the Kalamazoo County Road Commission, Amtrak, and the Michigan Department of Transportation. [ to read more, click here ]

33rd Street closure update
(posted Apr 16, 2008)

Repairs to 33rd Street from S Avenue to TS Avenue are continuing with the roadway expected to be closed until April 17 to address water over the road and culvert replacement. [ to read more, click here ]

Tree Work on VW Avenue to begin
(posted Mar 24, 2008)

On Tuesday, March 25, tree work will begin on VW Avenue from east of 14th Street to 18th Street in Schoolcraft Township. [ to read more, click here ]

35th Street project begins
(posted Mar 05, 2008)

The project includes replacing the bridge over the Kalamazoo River and the addition of a left-turn lane for the Battle Creek Street/Shadow Lane intersection. [ to read more, click here ]

9th Street project begins
(posted Feb 29, 2008)

The 9th Street project will include replacing the bridge over Amtrak, sanitary sewer installation north of Meridian Street, and roadway rebuild and widening to three lanes from Meridian to Quail Run [ to read more, click here ]

Additional Local Jobs Today funding received
(posted Sep 11, 2007)

The Kalamazoo County Road Commission has received yet another notice that a road project has been selected for funding from Governor Granholm’s “Local Jobs Today” program. [ to read more, click here ]

Additional "Local Jobs Today" funding
(posted Jul 09, 2007)

The Kalamazoo County Road Commission has received notice that two additional road projects have been selected for funding from Governor Granholm’s “Local Jobs Today” program. [ to read more, click here ]

KCRC receives public relations award
(posted Apr 02, 2007)

The County Road Association of Michigan recognized the Kalamazoo County Road Commission’s creative communications efforts by awarding them with the “CRAMmy Award” during the recent CRAM’s Annual Highway Conference in Lansing. [ to read more, click here ]

Clearing snow from driveways
(posted Feb 15, 2007)

In response to the recent snow fall, the Kalamazoo County Road Commission would like to remind property owners that state law prohibits the plowing or shoveling of snow, ice or slush onto or across roadways or highways, as it can present a serious traffic hazard. In addition, snow must not be piled in such a way as to obstruct motorists’ vision. [ to read more, click here ]

State awards funds for two more Kalamazoo County road projects
(posted Nov 30, 2006)

The Kalamazoo County Road Commission has received notice that two additional road projects have been selected and will receive $540,000 in funding from Governor Granholm's "Local Jobs Today" program. The award is part of an $80 million grant by the state to help Michigan cities and counties obtain more than $320 million in matching federal transportation dollars. [ to read more, click here ]

Fly-by-night Contractors
(posted Aug 03, 2006)

Beware of fly-by-night asphalt driveway paving companies [ to read more, click here ]

Governor awards funds for Kalamazoo County local road projects
(posted Jul 25, 2006)

[ to read more, click here ]

Excellence in Public Relations Award
(posted Mar 30, 2005)

The County Road Association of Michigan recognized the Kalamazoo County Road Commission's creative communications efforts by awarding us with the "CRAMmy Award" during CRAM's Annual Highway Conference in Lansing. [ to read more, click here ]