2024 Lead Water Service Replacements Approximately 800 lead water services will be replaced in 2024 with much of that work focused in the Northside Neighborhood and the north part of the system.
Balch Street Water Main Replacement (Park to Burdick) Replacement of an 8- and 12-inch water main below Balch Street with a single 24-inch water main, plus hydrant replacement and lead pipe replacement in the area.
Economic Development Strategy The City of Kalamazoo has selected Camoin Associates to develop a city-wide economic development strategy, marking a significant milestone as the city's first comprehensive plan in over a decade.
Exchange Place & Corporation Alley Resurfacing Pavement will be replaced on Exchange Place and Corporation Alley.
Howard Street (Stadium to Michigan) Howard Street will be resurfaced with a new left turn opening added from Howard to Rogowski Ave, storm sewer improvements, and some new sidewalk ramps.
Inkster Street Bridge Reconstruction The Inkster Street Bridge will be reconstructed in 2024, with several improvements and a design based on community feedback. Announcement : The old bridge has been taken down and crews are preparing for the new structure. Inkster Ave and Bronson Blvd are CLOSED. There are cut-through traffic concerns in the neighborhood so please follow all regulatory signage and drive 25MPH if driving through that area yourself. Work is progressing on schedule.
Lovell Street Cycle Track Pilot A pilot project will explore a two-way cycle track on Lovell Street from Pitcher to Stadium, building on the Bike Wave pilot from 2022.
Michikal Street 2024 work on Michikal will be the first step towards converting several downtown streets to two-way. Announcement : Work on Michikal has been delayed and is no longer expected to begin in April. We still anticipate work will start in 2024 and will provide additional information as soon as it is available. Subscribe below for updates.
Oakland Drive/Winchell Traffic Calming Pilot A pilot project in the Winchell Neighborhood is looking to reduce speeds, improve safety, and test the effectiveness of various traffic calming measures.
Porter Street Water Main Replacement Water main will be replaced on Porter Street between Kalamazoo Avenue and Frank Street.