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MDOT, Kalamazoo, and Amtrak hosting open house to discuss 2017 projects in downtown Kalamazoo
Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 02/21/2017 10:30 AM EST
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017
CONTACT: Nick Schirripa, MDOT Office of Communications, schirripan@michigan.gov
269-208-7829
MDOT, Kalamazoo, and Amtrak hosting open house
to discuss 2017 projects in downtown Kalamazoo
WHAT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), City of Kalamazoo, and Amtrak are holding an open house to discuss several upcoming road, railroad and utility projects.
WHO:
MDOT representatives
Kalamazoo city representatives
Amtrak representatives
Residents
Business owners
Media
WHEN:
4 – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017
WHERE:
Kalamazoo Metro Transit meeting room
530 N. Rose St.
Kalamazoo
Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers available upon request. Please call 517-373-9534 to request at least seven days before meeting date.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, the three agencies will be collaborating on several projects, including repaving M-43 (West Main Street) from US-131 to Michikal Street, and M-43 (West Kalamazoo Avenue) from Pitcher Street to Douglas Avenue. In 2018, MDOT plans to repave US-131 Business Route (North Westnedge Avenue and North Park Street) from M-43 (West Michigan Avenue) to West Dunkley Street. MDOT construction includes sidewalk ramp upgrades and railroad crossing repairs. Project maps and schedules will be provided.
Kalamazoo city officials will attend to discuss coordination of city utility replacement projects, including sanitary sewer upgrades and construction of the nonmotorized trail along West Kalamazoo Avenue.
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