Kent County Road Commission

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause in gratitude, respect and remembrance, honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country. We also recognize the strength and sacrifice of Gold Star families. Your loved ones’ legacies continue to inspire our community and our nation.

Kent County Road Commission will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/15/2026

A reminder from Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds - Grand Valley Metro Council that storm drains flow directly to our local rivers and streams — not to a treatment plant. Here are ways you can maintain your lawn while also protecting the watershed.

A reminder that storm drains flow directly to our local rivers and streams — not to a treatment plant.

After mowing, take a minute to blow grass clippings back onto your lawn instead of into the street. Grass clippings can benefit your lawn by returning nutrients to the soil, but those same nutrients can harm our local waterways when they wash into storm drains.

Keeping clippings out of the street is an easy way to help protect our watershed.

05/15/2026

Project complete! Work on Thornhills Avenue/Thornapple River Drive between 28th Street and 36th Street included cold milling the existing roadway, followed by the placement of two courses of hot mix asphalt (HMA) and permanent pavement markings. Contractor: Michigan Paving & Materials

05/13/2026

PROJECT UPDATE
10 MILE RD & MYERS LAKE AVE
ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION

Schedule (subject to change):
• May 18 - October 2, 2026

Traffic Control:
• Closed to through traffic except
- access maintained for:
- eastbound to southbound movement
- buses and emergency vehicles
- properties within the work zone
- NUVU Fuel remains open throughout project, access from the west
• Detour posted - motorists may use the posted detour or designate a different route that is more efficient for their commute
Contractor: Dean's Excavating
About: The project includes intersection reconstruction to a commercial-grade, single-lane roundabout. Work includes splitter islands, HMA pavement, concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, ditching, street lighting, sidewalk, ADA ramps, pavement markings and restoration.

The intersection will be closed to through traffic with posted detours for both 10 Mile Road and Myers Lake Ave; however, the west leg of 10 Mile Road will have a through lane open throughout the project allowing eastbound to southbound movement onto Myers Lake Avenue. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles, school buses and properties within the work zone. NUVU Fuel will remain open throughout the project, access from the west.

05/10/2026

Here’s to the women who help prepare us for the road ahead! To the mothers, mentors, and role models who guide with strength, patience, and care, happy Mother’s Day!

05/08/2026

Permitted Work Updated

Rogue River Road
Limits: West of Jupiter Avenue (White Pine Trail) to Northland Drive (Southside)

Schedule:
• May 8 - May 19, 2026
• Weather Dependent/Subject to Change
Traffic Control:
• May 8 - 11: Intermittent Lane Closures
• May 12 - 19: Closed to all traffic at bridge
Contractor:
• Dan's Excavating / King Co.
About: Beginning Friday, May 8, through Monday, May 11, crews will pave the non-motorized pathway near the Rogue River crossing under intermittent lane closures.
From Tuesday, May 12 through Tuesday, May 19, the roadway bridge over the Rogue River will be fully closed while crews set a new pedestrian bridge south of the existing structure. During the closure, cranes will operate on both sides of the bridge as the pedestrian structure is assembled and lifted into place.

05/07/2026

This project consisted of cold milling the existing roadway, followed by the placement of two courses of hot mix asphalt (HMA) and the installation of permanent pavement markings. The project's contractor was Michigan Paving & Materials

05/06/2026

Reminder for Kent County families and schools! Entries for the 10th annual Third-grade Work Zone Safety Poster Contest are due Monday, May 11.

Third-grade students are invited to design a “caution sign” poster that promotes safe driving habits in work zones. This year’s theme is: “Safe actions save lives.”

Winning entries will be recognized during National Public Works Week and shared to help promote work zone safety across the region.

Learn more on kentcountyroads.net: https://www.kentcountyroads.net/news_detail_T11_R136.php

05/04/2026