Portage, MI – Drivers traveling through Portage should plan for lane shifts and possible slowdowns this week as crews work to install a new gas main along Oakland Drive.
According to the Portage Department of Public Safety, traffic on Oakland Drive will be shifted into the center turn lane near the Kingfisher Circle intersection on Wednesday, November 5, and Thursday, November 6, between 8 AM and 4 PM, weather and materials permitting.
The lane shift is necessary to allow workers to complete the gas main installation safely. City officials are urging motorists to use alternate routes and expect delays during the two-day project.
The Portage Department of Transportation & Utilities will oversee the work. Residents with questions can contact the department at (269) 329-4422 during regular office hours — Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Drivers are reminded to use caution in construction zones and watch for workers and posted signs.
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