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Mailbox Damage? What You Need to Know

Mailbox Damage? What You Need to Know

KCRC investigates each complaint regarding a mailbox damaged during snow removal. If an inspection shows that the mailbox was hit by a plow or other KCRC equipment, KCRC will replace the mailbox.

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Dec 29, 2016
Winter Maintenance Operations

Winter Maintenance Operations

KCRC maintenance crews work hard to keep county and state roads drivable through the changing conditions of Michigan winters. The intensity, timing and duration of each winter event is different and response is adapted to address variables including type of precipitation, air and pavement temperature, traffic, wind, and time of day.

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Dec 2, 2016
Green Strobes Mean Go Slow!

Green Strobes Mean Go Slow!

To promote enhanced safety during storm response and other road maintenance efforts, KCRC joins state, county and municipal transportation agencies throughout the state in installing green strobe lights on road maintenance vehicles.

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Nov 14, 2016
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGS: Lappley Ave & Kalamazoo Ave

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGS: Lappley Ave & Kalamazoo Ave

Public Hearings will be held on Tuesday, November 22 for the proposed 2017 improvements of Lappley Ave from 14 Mile Rd (M-57) to 15 Mile Rd and Kalamazoo Ave. from 84th St to 76th St.

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Nov 4, 2016
Ada Drive Permit Work

Ada Drive Permit Work

Evening manhole work at Rix St & Bradfield intersections takes place from 10/20 at 9PM - 10/21 at 5AM.

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Oct 19, 2016
Patterson Avenue: Upcoming Closures

Patterson Avenue: Upcoming Closures

40th Street at Patterson will be closed 10/14 - 10/17 (Patterson open); Patterson between Broadmoor Ave and Town Center Dr will be closed 10/17 - 10/20.

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Oct 13, 2016
Reeds Lake Blvd. Closure

Reeds Lake Blvd. Closure

Reeds Lake Boulevard from Hall Street to Reeds Lake Boulevard will be closed Tuesday, October 11 for culvert repair.

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Oct 10, 2016
Ada Dr/Rix St Permit Work

Ada Dr/Rix St Permit Work

A detour is posted through October 8 for the permit work to install a sanitary sewer for a private development.

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Oct 7, 2016
Political Signs in Your Yard? Make Sure to Follow Policy

Political Signs in Your Yard? Make Sure to Follow Policy

During election season, political signs are seen throughout our community, and it is important for everyone’s safety that sign placement within the right-of-way aligns with KCRC policy

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Oct 4, 2016
West River Drive Permit Work Begins 10/3

West River Drive Permit Work Begins 10/3

Beginning Monday, October 3, West River Drive will be closed between 4 Mile Road and Stowell St NW for permit sewer work.

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Sep 30, 2016
KCRC Purchases Walker View Property

KCRC Purchases Walker View Property

The property was purchased as a potential relocation site for KCRC’s Central Complex, which resides along the Grand River and has been identified as an opportunity site for redevelopment under GR Forward.

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Sep 19, 2016
Projects on 10 Mile Rd. & Packer Dr. Begin Tuesday, September 6

Projects on 10 Mile Rd. & Packer Dr. Begin Tuesday, September 6

​Work on 10 Mile Rd. between M37/Alpine Ave. and POacker Drive between Van Dam Drive/Rogue River Road requires road closures and detours.

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Sep 1, 2016
Public Hearing on Proposed Budget

Public Hearing on Proposed Budget

Kent County Board of Road Commissioners holds its annual Public Hearing on the Proposed 2017 Budget on September 13th.

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Aug 24, 2016
Projects on West River Drive and 108th St/Alaska Ave Begin Week of August 22

Projects on West River Drive and 108th St/Alaska Ave Begin Week of August 22

​West River Drive (Safety Dr. to Northland Dr.) will remain open with lane closures; 108th St & Alaske Avenue intersection closed for project’s duration.

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Aug 23, 2016
Packer Drive Utility Work

Packer Drive Utility Work

The permit work is being conducted by DTE Gas on behalf of North Kent Sewer/Plainfield Township.

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Aug 19, 2016
Maston Lake Dr., Vergennes St. Projects Begin August 15

Maston Lake Dr., Vergennes St. Projects Begin August 15

​Both Maston Lake Drive Over Clear Creak and the Vergennes at Cumberland Ave. projects include detours.

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Aug 12, 2016
Jericho Resurfacing Begins Aug. 10

Jericho Resurfacing Begins Aug. 10

Jericho Avenue between Kroes Street and the Rockford City Limit will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the project, which is scheduled to be completed by September 2.

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Aug 9, 2016
Resurfacing on Kraft Ave. Begins August 5

Resurfacing on Kraft Ave. Begins August 5

​The section of Kraft Ave. between 76th and Broadmoor Avenue will be closed to through traffic for the project’s duration.

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Aug 4, 2016
Patterson Avenue, Mill Creek Avenue Projects

Patterson Avenue, Mill Creek Avenue Projects

These projects begin the week of July 25. Patterson resurfacing will include lane closures, while Mill Creek sewer installation will have a road closure with detour.

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Jul 22, 2016
Resolution for Abandonment: Florence Avenue

Resolution for Abandonment: Florence Avenue

​KCRC Board adopted the resolution to authorize the abandonment of Florence Avenue (Stauffer Drive).

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Jul 21, 2016

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