Portage, MI – Drivers traveling through southern Kalamazoo County should plan for delays starting Tuesday morning, as a long-term lane closure takes effect along a busy stretch of West Centre Avenue.
According to the Portage Department of Public Safety, the westbound curb lane of West Centre Avenue will be closed beginning Tuesday, January 20, at 7 a.m., and is expected to remain closed through Friday, February 13, depending on weather conditions and material availability.
The closure impacts the section of West Centre Avenue between Shaver Road and Creekside Drive, a corridor frequently used by commuters traveling between Portage and the greater Kalamazoo metro area.
Officials say the closure is necessary to support a Consumers Energy gas main replacement project, aimed at improving underground infrastructure in the area. While only one lane is affected, traffic delays are expected, particularly during morning and evening peak travel hours.
Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes when possible and allow extra travel time when passing through the construction zone. No full road closure has been announced at this time, but congestion is expected to increase as work progresses.
Drivers with questions or concerns can contact the Portage 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.
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