By City of Kentwood

Rehabilitation of Sparks Drive SE and Forest Hill Avenue SE from East Paris Avenue SE to Burton Street SE is scheduled to start on Monday, June 24 and slated for completion in August.

The project will include new asphalt on the roadway, new concrete pavement at the intersection of Burton and Forest Hill, new right-turn lanes for northbound and southbound Forest Hill at Burton, a new right-turn lane for northbound East Paris at Sparks Drive and modernized traffic signals at Burton and Forest Hill, as well as at East Paris and Sparks.

 
During construction, Sparks will be closed to through traffic from East Paris to Burton, and Forest Hill will be closed north of Burton to Cascade Road intermittently throughout the project. The Burton and Forest Hill intersection will also be impacted. Traffic delays should be anticipated; commuters are strongly advised to take alternate routes.

“We understand how road construction can be an inconvenience for commuters,” said City Engineer Dan VanderHeide. “Throughout the process, the contractor will work to minimize disruptions whenever possible. We are confident this project will improve the City’s infrastructure and appreciate the community’s patience as we work to maintain Kentwood’s streets.”

 
Detours will be posted and there will be electronic sign boards to give commuters advance notice before each major change in traffic. Commuters can also receive updates via the City’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter) and website.

For more information, including a map of 2019 street resurfacing and repairs, visit kentwood.us.

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