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KCRC’s 2018 major primary improvement project information is available here.
10 Mile Road (at Belmont Avenue)
Schedule Date: May 9 - May 18, 2018
Location Detail: just east and west of Belmont Avenue
The existing traffic signal at 10 Mile Road and Belmont Avenue will be removed and a concrete median divider will be constructed on 10 Mile Road to deter left-hand turns onto Belmont Avenue. Those seeking to make a left-hand turn from 10 Mile Road should now use the newly completed Belmont Bypass.
100th Street Bridge (MDOT - Emergency Repair)
Schedule Date: April 23 - May 23, 2018
Location Detail: Over US-131
100th Street Bridge is under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), not KCRC.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin emergency construction on the 100th Street Bridge over US-131 in Byron Township tomorrow, Monday, April 23 at 7PM - the bridge will remain closed to traffic through June 1.
The detour routes include:
EB 100th Street Detour: SB US-131 to 142nd Street to NB US-131 to EB 100thStreet
WB 100th Street Detour: NB US-131 to 84th Street to SB US-131 to WB 100th Street
The bridge was damaged when two semi-trucks with over-height shipping containers struck the overpass - this emergency repair project will restore two-way traffic.
MDOT has tentatively scheduled to replace and upgrade the bridge in 2020.
14 Mile Road
Schedule Date: April 30 - May 11, 2018
Location Detail: Lymburner Avenue to Pine Island Drive
Project: Crush & shape, repave
48th Street
Schedule Date: April 12 - May 25, 2018
Location Detail: East of Thornapple River Drive
The north side of the road approaching Thornapple River Drive is being widened to provide westbound to northbound right-turn lane. Road is being completed with shoulder closures.
60th Street (Utility Work) (COMPLETED)
Schedule Date: April 9 - July 31, 2018
Location Detail: Burlingame Avenue and Clyde Park Avenue
Work includes extending sanitary sewer and watermain within 60th Street right-of-way from 100 feet east of Burlingame Avenue to 700 feet east of Burlingame Avenue. Disturbed portion of 60th Street will be reconstructed to all-season.
68th Street Bridge over the Thornapple River (Completed)
Schedule Date: June 12 – July 25, 2018
The project includes bridge deck latex concrete resurfacing, hydro demolition, bridge joint replacement and approach work.
Traffic: bridge closure; detour posted
72nd Street (COMPLETE)
Schedule Date: August 2018
Location Detail: Ivanrest to Byron Center Avenue
Ivanrest to Byron Center (Crush & Shape)
- Crush & Shape is a structural pavement treatment that grinds, or crushes, the existing asphalt and 1-2” of underlying gravel. The material is then regraded, compacted and covered with multiple layers of paver-placed hot asphalt.
82nd Street (COMPLETE)
Schedule Date: July 31 - August 31, 2018
Location Detail: Kenowa Avenue and Wilson Avenue
Project: Crush & Shape
Crush & Shape is a structural pavement treatment that grinds, or crushes, the existing asphalt and 1-2” of underlying gravel. The material is then regraded, compacted and covered with multiple layers of paver-placed hot asphalt.
Argo Street
Schedule Date: May 1 - May 10, 2018
Location Detail: Between Ada Drive and Cascade Road
Mill and fill project. Construction will be completed with road closed to through traffic.
Bell Lake Drive
Schedule Date: May 17 - May 22, 2018
Location Detail: McCabe to the End
The paving project will include one course of 2” hot mix asphalt overlay.
Bella Vista Drive
Schedule Date: June 4 - June 15, 2018
Location Detail: Bella Vista (Belding Rd to Myers Lake)
Bella Vista: Mill & Fill (Resurfacing)
Mill & Fill is a structural pavement treatment that involves the removal of the existing surface layer - and in some cases the entire asphalt pavement thickness - with a milling machine and the replacement of the milled location with new asphalt. This process is used when a surface has deteriorated to poor condition and surrounding grades (i.e. curbs, driveways) must be met.
Belmont Avenue
Schedule Date: May 23 - June 8, 2018
Location Detail: Pine Hill Drive to South of Belmont Bypass
Project: Crush & Shape and Resurfacing
Crush & Shape is a structural pavement treatment that grinds, or crushes, the existing asphalt and 1-2” of underlying gravel. The material is then regraded, compacted and covered with multiple layers of paver-placed hot asphalt. ("Road Closed" sign posted at 10 Mile Ave and Belmont Ave)
Belmont Avenue
Schedule Date: May 9 - May 23, 2018
Location Detail: Belmont Bypass to 10 Mile Road
The project consists of a mill and fill. The road will be closed to through traffic for the project’s duration.
Mill & Fill is a structural pavement treatment that involves the removal of the existing surface layer - and in some cases the entire asphalt pavement thickness - with a milling machine and the replacement of the milled location with new asphalt. This process is used when a surface has deteriorated to poor condition and surrounding grades (i.e. curbs, driveways) must be met.
Belmont Bypass
Schedule Date: Completed May 4, 2018
Location Detail: South of 10 Mile Road
A new road is being constructed from 10 Mile Road and Thrifty Drive, south and west, to Belmont Avenue. Belmont Avenue is being widened from Graphic Drive south approximately 500 feet.Construction of new all season road will divert 10 Mile & Belmont Avenue left turns to the signalized intersection at the Meijer Entrance on 10 Mile Road. This project will provide for a three-lane roadway, with one lane in each direction and a center turn lane.
Bostwick Lake View Drive, Summerwind Avenue and Summer Lane Avenue
Schedule Date: June 6-June 11 2018
Location Detail: Bostwick Lake View Dr (9 Mile Road to End); Summerlane Avenue (5 Mile to Summerwind); Summerwind Avenue (5 Mile to end)
Project will include an Ultra Thin Overlay with a chipseal interlayer.
Bristol Avenue
Schedule Date: May 2 - May 18, 2018
Location Detail: 4 Mile Road to Alpine Church Road
Project: Crosstile replacement and Crush & shape
Brower Lake Dr, Brower Ave and Oakview Ave
Schedule Date: May 22 - June 8, 2018
Project: Mill & Fill
Mill & Fill is a structural pavement treatment that involves the removal of the existing surface layer - and in some cases the entire asphalt pavement thickness - with a milling machine and the replacement of the milled location with new asphalt. This process is used when a surface has deteriorated to poor condition and surrounding grades (i.e. curbs, driveways) must be met.
Cannon Twp: Arroyo Vista Dr, Bella Vista, Knollcrest, Silverwick and Cannon Meadows
Schedule Date: May 16 - June 1, 2018
Location Detail: Arroyo Vista (Blakely to 9 Mile) Bella Vista (Belding Rd to Myers Lake) Knollcrest (Myers Lake to End) Silverwick (young to end) Cannon Meadows (Pettis to End)
These streets will receive a full mill & fill.
Mill & Fill is a structural pavement treatment that involves the removal of the existing surface layer - and in some cases the entire asphalt pavement thickness - with a milling machine and the replacement of the milled location with new asphalt. This process is used when a surface has deteriorated to poor condition and surrounding grades (i.e. curbs, driveways) must be met.
Cascade Road
Schedule Date: Week of May 29 – June 22, 2018
Location Detail: Fulton Street to East Beltline Avenue
Mill & Fill is a structural pavement treatment that involves the removal of the existing surface layer with a milling machine and the replacement of the milled location with new asphalt
Clifford Avenue
Schedule Date: May 1 - May 10, 2018
Location Detail: Between Ada Drive and Cascade Road
Mill and fill project. Road will be closed to through traffic during construction.
Clyde Park Avenue (Utility)
Schedule Date: May 29 – July 14, 2018
Location Detail: Alles Drive to 750 feet south
The utility project consists of sanitary sewer and water main extensions, private street entrance, road widening and resurfacing.
Cutter Parkway, Eastmont, Kirk and Glen Meadow (S of Cascade Rd)
Schedule Date: May 7 - June 15, 2018
Location Detail: South of Cascade Road
Mill and fill projects. Construction will be completed with road closed to through traffic.
Edgerton Avenue
Schedule Date: April 30 - May 11, 2018
Location Detail: Indian Lakes Road to 16 Mile Road
Crush & shape and repave
Ginger Brook Court and County Brook Drive
Schedule Date: June 22 - June 27, 2018
Roads will be closed for a mill and repave.
Hudson Street
Schedule Date: June 11-June 19, 2018 (completed in phases)
Location Detail: Grand River Drive to northern Lowell city limits
About: Mill & Fill is a structural pavement treatment that involves the removal of the existing surface layer with a milling machine and the replacement of the milled location with new asphalt. This process is used when a surface has deteriorated to poor condition and surrounding grades (i.e. curbs, driveways) must be met. For this project, 2 inches of existing asphalt will be removed and replaced with 2 inches of hot mix asphalt (HMA).
Jonathan Woods Subdivision (COMPLETED)
Schedule Date: July 11 - August 4, 2018
Location Detail: Jonathan Woods Subdivision
Project: Mill & Fill
Mill & Fill is a structural pavement treatment that involves the removal of the existing surface layer - and in some cases the entire asphalt pavement thickness - with a milling machine and the replacement of the milled location with new asphalt. This process is used when a surface has deteriorated to poor condition and surrounding grades (i.e. curbs, driveways) must be met.
Kenmoor Plat (COMPLETE)
Schedule Date: July 19 - August 2018
Location Detail: Off of Cascade Road
There will be road closures/lane closures for a mill and repave.
Kenowa Avenue: Frederick Meijer Kenowa Trail
Schedule Date: March 5 - July 14, 2018
Location Detail: 68th Street to 56th Street
Construct a 10’ wide HMA non-motorized trail. Project will be completed with shoulder closures.
Kirk Drive
Schedule Date: May 1 - May 11, 2018
Location Detail: Between Ada Drive and Cascade Road
Mill & fill project. Road will be closed to through traffic during construction.
Kroes Street
Schedule Date: June 27 - July 3
Location Detail: Northland Drive and Wolverine Blvd.
Cold milling of existing hot mix asphalt (HMA) and replacement with two courses of new HMA.
Leonard St (Utility Work)
Schedule Date: April 12 - May 24, 2018
Location Detail: East of East Beltline Avenue
City of Grand Rapids utility project includes sanitary force main work on the north side of Leonard Street (outside pavement). Part of bore and jack of the East Beltline Avenue.
Lymburner Avenue
Schedule Date: May 7 - May 18, 2018
Location Detail: Broman St. to Hull St.
Project: Crush & shape, repaving
Michigan Street
Schedule Date: June 26 - July 14, 2018
Location Detail: Twin Lakes Road to Crahen Ave
Roads will be closed to through traffic for paving.
Paramount Drive, Castle Rock Drive, Cinema Drive, West River Center and Shank St
Schedule Date: 19June 5-June 19, 2018
Location Detail: Off M-44
Project: Mill & Fill, work will be completed with closures for through traffic.
Mill & Fill is a structural pavement treatment that involves the removal of the existing surface layer - and in some cases the entire asphalt pavement thickness - with a milling machine and the replacement of the milled location with new asphalt. This process is used when a surface has deteriorated to poor condition and surrounding grades (i.e. curbs, driveways) must be met.
Patterson Avenue
Schedule Date: May 1 - May 10, 2018
Location Detail: Between Ada Drive and Cascade Road
Mill and fill project. Construction will be completed with road closed to through traffic.
Pine Island Drive at Post Drive (Completed)
Schedule Date: June 13 - July 25, 2018
Location Detail: Intersection Project
Widen and reconstruct to provide a left-turn on Pine Island Drive for southbound traffic to Post Drive. Work includes concrete curb and gutter, asphalt pavement, pavement markings, traffic signal upgrade and restoration.This project will be done in phases so that two-way traffic can be maintained at all times.
Shadybrook Drive and Glen Forest Drive
Schedule Date: June 25 - June 29, 2018
Roads will be closed for a mill and repave.
South of Cascade: Aylesworth St, Luxemburg St, Burrwood St, Oakburn Ave, Marigold St, Greenhill Ct, East Meadows, Patterson Ave and Argo Ave
Schedule Date: May 15 - June 15, 2018
Location Detail: South of Cascade: Aylesworth St, Luxemburg St, Burrwood St, Oakburn Ave, Marigold St, Greenhill Ct, East Meadows, Patterson Ave and ArgoAve
Mill and fill project. Construction will be completed with road closed to through traffic.
Spaulding (Utility Work)
Schedule Date: 7 PM May 11 - May 12, 2018
Location Detail: Cascade Road and Ada Drive
Utility work includes sanitary sewer and water main services within Spaulding Avenue.
Spaulding Avenue
Schedule Date: May 29 - June 25, 2018
Location Detail: Intersection Project
Project will consist of widening Spaulding Avenue to construct a dedicated northbound right turn lane. The project includes total road resurfacing from 450 feet south of Cascade Road to Cascade Road. Through traffic will be maintained throughout project with exception of a 2-day total closure to allow for paving.