Portage, MI – Drivers in Portage should prepare for traffic delays this Saturday as lane closures are scheduled at the busy intersection of West Centre Avenue and Shaver Road.
According to the Portage Department of Public Safety, Consumers Energy crews will close the eastbound through lanes and the westbound curb lane of West Centre Avenue starting at 7 a.m. Saturday. The closure is expected to remain in place throughout the day, with lanes reopening the same evening, weather and material availability permitting.
Officials said the work is necessary to replace settled pavement patches from a previous utility repair project at the intersection. As part of the closure, southbound curb lanes on Shaver Road will also be restricted.
Traffic on West Centre Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the intersection. Eastbound vehicles will be routed into the center left-turn lane, while westbound drivers will merge into a single open lane.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes to avoid delays, especially during peak travel hours. Detours are not being posted, but city officials recommend planning ahead for longer commutes through the area.
Residents with questions can contact the Portage Department of Transportation & Utilities at (269) 329-4422 during weekday business hours.
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