Welcome to the Kalamazoo County Road Commission

YOUR LOCAL ROAD PROFESSIONALS

Welcome to the Kalamazoo County Road Commission website. Our major goal has always been to communicate with the public in every way that we can.

Another goal is to maintain a county road system that is safe and convenient for public travel and to manage the roadside environment, with a view toward preservation.

We are responsible for over 1,260 miles of county roads. We also provide traffic control and maintain the roadsides along these roadways.

Working with other governmental units, we work hard to locate and maximize every dollar available for road maintenance and construction.

All of us at the Kalamazoo County Road Commission are dedicated to meeting your needs and addressing your concerns. We're here to serve you with office hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2010 Seasonal Frost Laws
(posted Mar 01, 2010)

Seasonal weight restrictions will be in force, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.,for county roads not designated as all-season roads.The weight restrictions, which reduce normal legal loads, apply only to multipleaxle vehicles, not pickup trucks or passenger cars. Designed to prevent roadway damage, the restrictions usually are temporary and are lifted once the spring thaw ends. An all-season road is built to a higher standard and can withstand large trucks during the spring thaw season. Weight restrictions are enforced to minimize the damage caused during Michigan's seasonal thaw. As the ground thaws in the spring, water is forced toward the surface and exerts pressure on roads, causing them to buckle and become more prone to damage. The heavier the vehicle, the greater possible harm to roads. During the weight restriction period, trucks traveling on "posted" roads must carry lighter loads and travel at slower speeds. For immediate updates, call KCRC Hot Line at 381-3170 Ext 273. For more information, call John Byrnes, Traffic Services Director at 381-3170 Ext 270 and for an all season roads/map, please see publications.

Kalamazoo County Road Commission Winter Maintenance Reminder
(posted Dec 10, 2009)

In an effort to provide the most efficient and effective snow removal on our County roads. Our goal is to provide the maximum level of service to the greatest number of people as quickly as possible. Our snow removal priorities: 1. Snow route roads 2. Balance of primary roads 3. Through local roads 4. Subdivision or plat streets 5. Dead-end and cul-de-sac roads   more

Notice of County Road Right-of-Way Mailbox Policy Change
(posted Nov 01, 2009)

Kalamazoo, MI- In an effort to keep citizens informed of the latest road maintenance operations, the Kalamazoo County Road Commission has provided the following update for the week of November 30, 2009.   more

Weight Restrictions of Two Road Commission Bridges
(posted Jun 03, 2009)

Due to further bridge structure deterioration weight restrictions for two Kalamazoo County Road Commission bridges are being further reduced.   more

MCL 257.726
(posted Apr 30, 2009)

MCL 257.726 Procedure approved by the Kalamazoo County Road Commission (KCRC)   more