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Dust Control

Dust Control

KCRC has been receiving inquiries regarding the condition of gravel roads and amount of dust on them. Lack of rain/precipitation helps to explain why dust control is not as effective as it typically is this time of year.

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May 30, 2023
KCRC Encourages Community Input to Support Website Redesign

KCRC Encourages Community Input to Support Website Redesign

KCRC asks community to assist with the redesign of this site by participating in a brief online survey.

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Apr 24, 2023
Work Zone Safety Poster Contest

Work Zone Safety Poster Contest

Third-grade artists are invited to submit a caution-sign entry for the Work Zone Safety Poster Contest.

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Apr 14, 2023
2023 Construction Season

2023 Construction Season

It is "orange barrel season" once again, and Kent County Road Commission will continue a “mix of fixes” approach to pavement management throughout the 2023 construction season. 

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Apr 1, 2023
Honoring Our Fallen: Procession for VBCRC’s René Rangel

Honoring Our Fallen: Procession for VBCRC’s René Rangel

A final procession of road agency vehicles from across the state honored René Rangel, our fallen brother from Van Buren County Road Commission.

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Mar 13, 2023
Neighborhood Clean-Up

Neighborhood Clean-Up

Part of winter storm clean-up is opening the storm drains and catch basins so that flowing water navigates to the appropriate outlet. You can help!

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Dec 27, 2022
Happy Holidays, from KCRC!

Happy Holidays, from KCRC!

From all of us at KCRC, we wish everyone the happiest of holidays and a very, merry Christmas (Watch Video).

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Dec 24, 2022
Happy Holidays, from KCRC!

Happy Holidays, from KCRC!

From our families to yours, we wish you good tidings, safe travels and the happiest of holidays!

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Dec 22, 2021
Take Advantage of Fall; Shake Your Mailbox

Take Advantage of Fall; Shake Your Mailbox

With winter just around the corner, we’re urging residents to give their mailbox an aggressive shake; if the mailbox moves, it most likely needs maintenance to withstand the winter season and storm response efforts.

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Nov 2, 2021
Fallasburg Covered Bridge Turns 150 Years Old

Fallasburg Covered Bridge Turns 150 Years Old

The Kent County Road Commission (KCRC) joins the Fallasburg Historical Society this weekend at the Fallasburg Arts Festival to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Fallasburg Covered Bridge.

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Sep 15, 2021
Signs in the ROW

Signs in the ROW

Signs can be a useful tool to convey information. But let’s make sure their placement doesn’t overshadow the message!

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Jul 27, 2021
How to Navigate Intersection When Vegetation is High

How to Navigate Intersection When Vegetation is High

Here's how to safely navigate intersections with high vegetation and what you can do to help along your property.

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Jul 1, 2021
Local Agencies’ “Fleets through the Streets” Celebrate National Public Works Week

Local Agencies’ “Fleets through the Streets” Celebrate National Public Works Week

Local public works and road agencies are sending their “fleets through the streets” in celebration of National Public Works Week, running May 16 - 22.

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May 24, 2021
KCRC Releases Results of 2020 Public Input Survey

KCRC Releases Results of 2020 Public Input Survey

Public Input Survey results indicated positive perception of the Kent County Road Commission and the roads and bridges under its jurisdiction.

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Jan 27, 2021
Road Agencies Formulate Joint COVID-19 Storm Response Plan

Road Agencies Formulate Joint COVID-19 Storm Response Plan

Should an agency be compromised by COVID-19, neighboring agencies would assist during storm response efforts to ensure that the region’s main transportation arteries -- the highest volume, highest speed roads -- are cleared first.

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Dec 8, 2020
KCRC Invites Community Feedback Regarding 2021 Strategic Plan

KCRC Invites Community Feedback Regarding 2021 Strategic Plan

The Kent County Road Commission recently completed a draft of the organization’s 2021 strategic plan and is seeking public feedback via a short online survey.

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Dec 7, 2020
KCRC Develops Low-cost, Low-Impact Process to Extend Culvert Life

KCRC Develops Low-cost, Low-Impact Process to Extend Culvert Life

KCRC has developed a low-cost, low-impact repair technique for the organization’s steel culverts with deteriorated flow lines that can extend the life of the culvert for 25 years or more.

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Nov 10, 2020
KCRC Awarded Innovative Idea Award at 2020 Snowplow Roadeo

KCRC Awarded Innovative Idea Award at 2020 Snowplow Roadeo

The award-winning sander system redesign is fabricated at KCRC and allows for more even and efficient chemical distribution from snowplow trucks.

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Oct 30, 2020
Elections Are Coming: Here’s the Criteria for Political Signs in County Road ROW

Elections Are Coming: Here’s the Criteria for Political Signs in County Road ROW

KCRC has reached out to candidates and election parties to remind them of criteria that must be followed when placing signs in the county road right-of-way.

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Aug 25, 2020
KCRC Coloring Book Provides Fun and Educational Stay-at-Home Resource

KCRC Coloring Book Provides Fun and Educational Stay-at-Home Resource

The Kent County Road Commission has brought its coloring book online to provide an additional resource for families seeking a stay-at-home activity for children that is fun and educational. 

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Aug 18, 2020

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