Portage, MI – Drivers in Portage should plan for delays starting today (Tuesday) as a lane closure goes into effect at a busy intersection along Romance Road Parkway.
According to the Portage Department of Public Safety, the eastbound curb lane on Romance Road Parkway at the Portage Road intersection will be closed beginning Tuesday at noon and is expected to remain closed through Friday, January 9, weather and materials permitting.
The closure is in place to allow crews to complete a fire hydrant replacement and concrete restoration project. Officials say the work is necessary to maintain public safety infrastructure in the area.
Motorists traveling through this section of Romance Road Parkway in Kalamazoo County, near the City of Portage and the greater Kalamazoo metro area, should expect traffic slowdowns, particularly during morning and afternoon peak travel times. Drivers are encouraged to use caution, follow posted signage, and allow extra time for their commute.
City officials did not announce a full detour but noted that traffic will be maintained with reduced lane capacity while work is underway.
Residents with questions or concerns about the closure can contact the Department of Transportation & Utilities at (269) 329-4422. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Drivers who regularly use this corridor are advised to monitor conditions and consider alternate routes when possible.
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