The Transportation & Utilities Department is responsible for planning, engineering and construction of public infrastructure projects in Portage.  The city also coordinates with the Michigan Department of Transportation for projects involving Interstate I-94 and US-131 and with the Kalamazoo County Road Commission on County road projects.

Project:  2012 Major Street Reconstruction Program

Romence Road:  Constitution Boulevard to South Westnedge Avenue
Description:  Project will include pavement replacement, signal upgrades, and ADA improvements.
Anticipated Start Date:  April 2012
Anticipated Completion:  End of June 2012

West Centre Avenue:  Oakland Drive to Shaver Road
Description:  Project will include pavement replacement and ADA improvements.
Anticipated Start Date:  Mid-June 2012
Anticipated Completion:  August 2012

Osterhout Avenue/Oakland Drive Safety Improvements
Description:  Installation of 4-way flashing beacon, minor curb & gutter improvements, minor pavement marking improvements
Anticipated Start Date:  Mid-August 2012
Anticipated Completion:  End of October

Project:  Pineview Water Storage Facility Renovation
Description:  Exterior re-painting and facility upgrades
Anticipated Start Date:  mid-May 2012
Atnicipated Completion:  mid-June 2012


Project:  Kilgore Road Bridge Reconstruction
Anticipated Start Date:  Spring 2013
Status:  Under design.
Description:  Replacement of the Kilgore Road bridge over Portage Creek.