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Students Honored for Work Zone Safety Poster Designs

Students Honored for Work Zone Safety Poster Designs

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Jun 1, 2018
Project Updates

Project Updates

Two road improvement projects and one utility project begin next week that require corresponding lane and road closures week.

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May 29, 2018
Project updates: 10 Mile Road and Belmont Avenue

Project updates: 10 Mile Road and Belmont Avenue

The Kent County Road Commission begins a Crush and Shape on Belmont Avenue, just south of the Belmont Bypass. In addition, work at the intersection of 10 Mile Road and Belmont Avenue is now complete

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May 23, 2018
Three Improvement Projects Begin on 10 Mile Road, Belmont Avenue

Three Improvement Projects Begin on 10 Mile Road, Belmont Avenue

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May 8, 2018
Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

KCRC is currently accepting applications for Engineering Technician. For consideration, applications must be submitted by Friday, June 1st, 2018

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May 1, 2018
Work Zone Safety Poster Contest Winners

Work Zone Safety Poster Contest Winners

Congratulations to this year's contest winners, whose creative designs champion safe driving practices. The contest supported National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week and KCRC's ongoing safety initiatives.

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Apr 18, 2018
National Work Zone Awareness Week

National Work Zone Awareness Week

"As KCRC and others prepare for the upcoming construction season, we want to raise awareness about the vulnerability our employees face when working in the roadway and steps that can be taken to improve safety for both motorists and our crews, alike."

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Apr 9, 2018
KCRC Receives $3.3 M Funding Increase

KCRC Receives $3.3 M Funding Increase

KCRC will add approximately 25 additional road miles of improvements thanks to the supplemental appropriation from Michigan Legislature, signed by Gov. Synder

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Apr 2, 2018
Seasonal Restrictions Lifted March 28

Seasonal Restrictions Lifted March 28

Beginning Wednesday, March 28 at 6 a.m., seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be LIFTED by 8 local agencies including KCRC.

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Mar 19, 2018
Work Zone Safety Poster Contest

Work Zone Safety Poster Contest

In honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) running April 9-13, the Kent County Road Commission and Kentwood Public Works Department invite third-grade students in Kent County to help spread the message that Work Zone Safety Is Everybody’s Responsibility.

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Feb 15, 2018
Public Hearing

Public Hearing

Proposed 2018 improvement of Knapp Street from Dunnigan Avenue to west of Grand River Drive, and from west of Shady Drive to west of Pettis Avenue is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

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Feb 9, 2018
KCRC Reviews Successful Construction Season

KCRC Reviews Successful Construction Season

Surpassing targets, KCRC achieved 403 lane miles of improvements in 2017, an increase of 74 lane miles over what was accomplished in 2016.

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Dec 1, 2017
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 28th for two proposed 2018 improvement projects: 13 Mile Road from Kenowa Avenue to Peach Ridge Avenue & 10 Mile Road from Alpine Avenue to Pine Island Drive.

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Oct 20, 2017
Moving Safety Forward

Moving Safety Forward

The safety of our employees and those we serve is KCRC’s top priority. Here, employees share what helps to keep them safe when working on the road and in the garage.

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Aug 7, 2017
Open House

Open House

KCRC is holding an open house on July 26th to discuss plans and answer questions related to the 2018-2019 reconstruction of 13 Mile Road from Kenowa Avenue to Peach Ridge Avenue.

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Jun 30, 2017
APWA Family Event

APWA Family Event

​Thank you to everyone who joined us for the second annual APWA Family Event, sponsored by KCRC and Kentwood Public Works. Guests had the opportunity to climb aboard our equipment and learn more about our daily efforts to improve everyday life.

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May 31, 2017
KCRC Managing Director Elected President of County Road Association

KCRC Managing Director Elected President of County Road Association

KCRC managing director Steven A. Warren was elected president of the County Road Association of Michigan (CRA) at CRA’s 2017 Highway Conference held in Lansing earlier in March.

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Mar 29, 2017
Seasonal restrictions LIFTED March 27 at 6AM

Seasonal restrictions LIFTED March 27 at 6AM

​Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Newaygo Road Commissions & the cities of Kentwood and Walker lift restrictions beginning Monday, March 27.

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Mar 21, 2017
Enforcement of Seasonal Restrictions REINSTATED: February 13

Enforcement of Seasonal Restrictions REINSTATED: February 13

Beginning February 13 at 6 a.m these agencies REINSTATE ENFORCEMENT of Seasonal Weight and Speed Restrictions:

Kent, Allegan, Barry,Ionia and Muskegon county road commissions and the cities of Kentwood and Walker.

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Feb 10, 2017
Local Agencies TEMPORARILY SUSPEND ENFORCEMENT of Seasonal Restrictions

Local Agencies TEMPORARILY SUSPEND ENFORCEMENT of Seasonal Restrictions

Beginning Wednesday, February 1 at 6 a.m., the following local agencies will TEMPORARILY SUSPEND ENFORCEMENT of Seasonal Weight and Speed Restrictions until further notice: Kent, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm and Ottawa County Road Commissions and the cities of Kentwood and Walker. The temporary suspension of enforcement is based on the current forecast of decreasing temperatures and frost levels.

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Jan 30, 2017

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