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5 Year Improvement Plan
The KCRC Five Year Primary Road Improvement Plan:
- Is subject to change
- does NOT include local road projects, which are scheduled and funded in collaboration with the townships
68th Street
Schedule Date: 2020
Location Detail: Burlingame Avenue to Clyde Park Avenue
This project will provide for a three-lane roadway, one lane in each direction and a center turn lane. Work will include tree removal, storm sewer work, earthwork, grading, sand subbase, aggregate base, asphalt paving, asphalt valley gutter, pavement markings and restoration.
84th Street (Division Ave - Eastern Ave)
Schedule Date: 2020
Location Detail: Division Avenue to Eastern Avenue
The proposed improvement of 1.0 mile of 84th Street from Division Avenue to Eastern Avenue, Sections 18 & 19 in Gaines Township includes necessary tree removal, grading, drainage, subbase, aggregate base and construction to provide a 3-lane roadway with curb and gutter, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, ditches and HMA surfacing.
Public Hearing
November 26, 2019
6:30
84th Street (Kalamazoo Ave - Breton Ave)
Schedule Date: 2020
Location Detail: Kalamazoo Avenue to Breton Avenue
The proposed improvement of 1.0 mile of 84th Street from Kalamazoo Avenue to Breton Avenue, Sections 16 & 21 in Gaines Township includes necessary tree removal, grading, drainage, subbase, aggregate base and construction to provide a 2 lane all-season primary road.
PUBLIC HEARING
November 26, 2019
Ada Township
Schedule Date: TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
The following is a list of local road improvement projects currently proposed for the 2020 construction season. Local roads are typically shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets, and improvement projects are local roads are typically cost-shared between the township and the Kent County Road Commission. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Algoma Township
Schedule Date: 2020 TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
Local roads are typically shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets, and improvement projects on local roads are typically cost-shared between the township and the Kent County Road Commission. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Alpine Bridge #27 – Vinton Avenue over Mill Creek
Schedule Date: Proposed 2020
Culvert rehabilitation project to repair a portion of the existing twin corrugated metal pipe arches. Traffic will be detoured.
Alpine Township
Schedule Date: 2020 TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
Local roads are typically shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets, and improvement projects on local roads are typically cost-shared between the township and the Kent County Road Commission. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Bowne Township
Schedule Date: 2020 TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
This list includes the list of local road improvements in Bowne that are cost-shared between KCRC and the township. Local roads are generally shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Byron Township
Schedule Date: 2020 TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
This list includes the list of local road improvements in Byron that are cost-shared between KCRC and the township. Local roads are generally shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Cannon Township
Schedule Date: 2020 TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
This list includes local road improvements in Cannon that are cost-shared between KCRC and the township. Local roads are generally shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Cascade Township
Schedule Date: 2020 TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
This list includes the list of local road improvements in Cascade that are cost-shared between KCRC and the township. Local roads are generally shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Courtland Township
Schedule Date: Start: May 29, 2020 Completion: TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
This list includes the list of local road improvements in Courtland that are typically cost-shared between KCRC and the township. Local roads are generally shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Gaines Township
Schedule Date: 2020 TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
This list includes the list of local road improvements in Courtland that are typically cost-shared between KCRC and the township. Local roads are generally shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Grand River Drive
Schedule Date: Proposed 2020
Location Detail: Snow Avenue to Segwun Avenue
Cold mill existing asphalt surface and place 2 courses of HMA. Two-way traffic will be detoured.
Hanna Lake Avenue
Schedule Date: Proposed 2020
Location Detail: South of 60th Street
Kraft avenue and 68th Street
Schedule Date: Proposed 2020
Location Detail: Safety Project
Remove existing building, outbuildings and stockade fence. Traffic will be maintained.
Leffingwell Avenue
Schedule Date: Proposed 2020
Location Detail: City Limits to Knapp Street
Cold mill existing 3-lane asphalt surface and resurface with 2 courses of HMA. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
Lowell Bridge #16 – Jackson Street over the Grand River
Schedule Date: Proposed 2020
Location Detail: Jackson Street north of Grand River Drive
Preventative maintenance project including deck expansion joint replacement, and concrete substructure repair. Traffic will be detoured.
Plainfield Township
Schedule Date: 2020 TBD
Location Detail: Local Road Improvement Projects
This list includes the local road improvements in Plainfield that are typically cost-shared between KCRC and the township. Local roads are generally shorter distance, two-lane collector roads and residential streets. Please note: Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, projects and scheduling are subject to change.
Segwun Avenue
Schedule Date: (Proposed) 2020
Location Detail: Alden Nash Avenue to Grand River Drive
The Kent County Road Commission is planning to widen Segwun Avenue to provide a center turn lane between Alden Nash Avenue and Grand River Drive.
This project will provide for a three-lane roadway, one lane in each direction and a center turn lane. Work will include tree removal, ditches, concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer replacement, earthwork, grading, sand subbase, aggregate base, asphalt paving, pavement markings and restoration. A Public Hearing regarding the proposed project has been scheduled for February 25.
Project Open House
January 15, 2020
5 - 7 PM
Lowell Township Offices
2910 Alden Nash SE
Representatives from KCRC and Moore & Bruggink Inc. will be present to answer questions about the proposed construction.
Spencer Bridge No 16 (Hatch Avenue) - CURRENTLY CLOSED
Schedule Date: Spring 2020
Location Detail: Hatch Avenue over Black Creek
A portion of the north culvert has deteriorated, causing an unsafe condition and current closure of Hatch Avenue over Black Creek at the culvert. Repair work on the metal culvert began in Fall 2019; however, due to high water and inclement winter weather, further repair has been postponed until Spring 2020. The repair project is projected to be completed by Summer 2020.
Spencer Bridge No 38 (Larsen Avenue) - CURRENTLY CLOSED
Schedule Date: (Proposed) 2020
Location Detail: Larsen Avenue over Clear Creek
The north culvert has deflected inward causing an unsafe condition and temporary closure at the culvert on Larsen Avenue over Clear Creek. A single span bridge is planned to be installed in 2020 to replace the 41-year-old metal culverts. The bidding of the project is scheduled for late winter with installation of the bridge projected for Summer 2020.