Road Commission Construction Update: May 31, 2019

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OCRC Construction Update: May 31, 2019

Construction Update

Read below to find out all about our current and upcoming construction projects, and road closures.

You can view a list of all of our construction projects for the season, see our interactive road work map and check current closures at our website.


Intersection, road widening on 32nd Ave. to begin June 3 in Jamestown Twp.

Riley Street intersection closure west of 32nd Avenue

WHEN: Starting Monday, June 3, 2019

WHERE: 32nd Avenue, from Riley Street to Quincy Street, in Jamestown Township.

WHY: Intersection & Road Widening

BACKGROUND: On Monday, June 3, 2019, the Ottawa County Road Commission will begin a project to widen the intersection at Riley Street and 32nd Avenue.
The Riley intersection will be widened 300 feet west and 300 feet east of 32nd Avenue, with both right and left turn lanes added.

This work will result in the closure of the Riley Street/32nd Avenue intersection west of 32nd Avenue for one week, beginning June 3. The detour for this one-week closure is 40th Avenue to Byron Road to 32nd Avenue.

This scheduled project also involves widening 32nd Avenue to three lanes between Greenly and Quincy streets.
Crews will focus on intersection and widening work on the west side of 32nd, then move to the east side.
During work on the west side, 32nd Avenue will only be open to northbound traffic. When work commences on the east side, 32nd Avenue will be open to southbound traffic.


Please note that there will be one day, to be announced, when both north and southbound lanes of traffic on 32nd Avenue will be closed for a culvert crossing. The detour when this work occurs will follow Greenly Street east to 24th Avenue then south to Riley Street, then back west to 32nd Avenue.

The entire project is expected last 6 weeks, however all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.


Reconstruction on Johnson St. in Robinson Twp. begins June 3

Johnson Street Closure, Robinson Township, 120th Ave. to one mile east

WHEN: Beginning June 3, 2019

WHERE: Johnson Street, from 120th Avenue east one mile, Robinson Township.

WHY: Road Reconstruction

BACKGROUND: The Ottawa County Road Commission and Robinson Township have scheduled road construction on Johnson Street from 120th Avenue east one mile.

Work on this project will consist of clearing and grubbing of trees, culvert placement, placing of aggregate and HMA courses, and aggregate shoulders.

The road will be closed to through traffic until the road re-opens at the completion of the project. Access will be maintained on the road for local traffic and emergency vehicles only.

Work is anticipated to begin the week of June 3, 2019. Completion is scheduled for Aug. 2, 2019.
As with all construction projects, these dates are dependent on weather and other factors.


Perry St. resurfacing begins June 3 in Holland Twp.

On Monday, June 3, the Ottawa County Road Commission will begin resurfacing work on Perry Street between 104th and 96th avenues in Holland Township.

The process, from start to finish, is estimated to last 2 weeks. During the resurfacing operations, traffic will be restricted under flag control operations. Access for residents, businesses and deliveries will be maintained, however, delays are likely. Please be advised that due to weather conditions, all dates are tentative and subject to change.

To maintain the safety of road crews, motorists are asked to be especially mindful of construction equipment and personnel, and reduce speeds accordingly.

Perry Street resurfacing map, Holland Township

Road Closures:

Road Name: Closure Limits: Township: Start & Est. Finish:
WB Lakewood Blvd. Douglas Ave. to Beeline Rd. Holland April 24-July 2
Lakewood Blvd. River Ave. to Douglas Ave. Holland April 24-July 2
Polk St. 96th Ave. to 104th Ave. Olive May 1-TBD
Quincy St. 120th Ave. to U.S. 31 Holland May 28-June 4
Johnson St. 120th Ave. to 1 mile east Robinson June 3-Aug. 2
Riley St. West of 32nd Ave. Jamestown June 3-7

Road Resurfacing:

Road Name: Limits: Township: Start & Est. Finish:
James St. U.S. 31 to Chicago Dr. Holland May 13-June 14
40th Ave. Baldwin St. to Bauer Rd. Georgetown May15-June 4
Perry St. 104th to 96th Ave. Holland June 3-14

Subdivision Resurfacing:

Project: Start & Est. Finish:
Zeeland Subdivisions April 29-May 17
Holland Subdivisions June 5-28

Note: Resurfacing does not close the road. It will remain open to through traffic, with temporary lane closures.


Remember: Drive safe and stay alert in work zones!

Remember to drive safe and stay alert in work zones!