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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
2020 Work Zone Safety Poster Contest

2020 Work Zone Safety Poster Contest

Kent County Road Commission and Kentwood Public Works Department invite third-grade students to "participate from home" in the fourth annual Work Zone Safety Poster Contest and help encourage safe work zone driving habits.

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Mar 28, 2020
Seasonal Restrictions Waived for COVID-19 Relief

Seasonal Restrictions Waived for COVID-19 Relief

Local agencies including KCRC are exempting from seasonal weight restrictions motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of COVID-19 relief efforts.

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Mar 15, 2020
Seasonal Restrictions LIFTED March 19 at 6AM

Seasonal Restrictions LIFTED March 19 at 6AM

Beginning Thursday, March 19 at 6 a.m., seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be lifted by KCRC and other local agencies.

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Mar 12, 2020
City of Kentwood and Kent County Road Commission Awarded for Patterson Avenue and 44th Street Joint Project

City of Kentwood and Kent County Road Commission Awarded for Patterson Avenue and 44th Street Joint Project

The Michigan Concrete Association has recognized the City of Kentwood and the Kent County Road Commission with an Award of Excellence for the agencies’ joint project at the intersection of Patterson Avenue and 44th Street.

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Feb 21, 2020
Rebuilding Michigan

Rebuilding Michigan

KCRC will not receive any of the borrowed money from the Rebuilding Michigan Plan. To date, the fiscal year 2021 budget does not provide additional funding for county roads.

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Feb 18, 2020
Board Authorizes Option with City of GR

Board Authorizes Option with City of GR

Under option, City will have exclusive rights for 12-months to purchase the property. Option also requires approval from Grand Rapids City Commission.

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Jan 28, 2020
Weekend Weather Clean-Up

Weekend Weather Clean-Up

About 2 to 4" of additional snow has fallen. A full crew is in today and will continue to scrape and apply sand/salt mix - as the snow continues to fall, crews will need to return to higher volume roads.

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Jan 13, 2020
Weather Event - Freezing Rain, High Winds, Sleet, Snow

Weather Event - Freezing Rain, High Winds, Sleet, Snow

Crews are ready to respond to this weekend’s forecasted weather event calling for changing conditions including rain, high winds, snow, ice and sleet.

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Jan 11, 2020
KCRC Helps Spread the Warmth

KCRC Helps Spread the Warmth

Road commission workers know how cold a Michigan winter can get - that's what motivated us to gather donations for the Spread the Warmth Winter Clothing Drive sponsored by the Heart of West Michigan United Way.

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Dec 30, 2019
KCRC Salutes Our Veteranss

KCRC Salutes Our Veteranss

KCRC is closed on Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. In this video, KCRC's military mom Beth Nanzer and Marine Corps veteran Terry York share what Veterans Day means to them.

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Nov 10, 2019

Notice of Meeting Location Change

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Nov 5, 2019
Snow Plow Safety Tips

Snow Plow Safety Tips

KCRC crews are trained and ready to respond to winter storms, and drivers can do a lot to help keep both you and our drivers safe.

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Oct 20, 2019

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