PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Beginning Friday, traffic control measures were put in place for the start of road construction on West Centre Avenue between Oakland Drive and Shaver Road.
The West Centre Avenue Reconstruction Project includes resurfacing the existing roadway, installing a new sidewalk on the south side of the road, and upgrading sidewalks on the north side to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
City officials say initially work will focus on installing a retaining wall near the Portage Creek crossing, along with early preparations for a new sidewalk on the south side of West Centre Avenue.
During this phase, the southeast eastbound curb lane will be closed from Oakland Drive to Shaver Road. Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the north side of the roadway near Portage Creek. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.
This construction follows the completion of utility replacements and relocations along West Centre Avenue.
Work is anticipated to be completed in August 2026, weather and material availability permitting.
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