Kalamazoo Avenue two-way conversion construction
Kalamazoo
Summary
Three MDOT agreements green-light railroad crossing upgrades — new gates and signals, plus one relocated crossing — for the 2027 two-way conversion of Kalamazoo Avenue. Commissioner Praedel pressed for smooth crossing surfaces after Howard Street problems.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Crossing agreements support a multi-million-dollar corridor rebuild, costs borne largely through MDOT agreements.
Motorists and rail passengers get smoother, safer crossings along a rebuilt corridor.
Downtown businesses and drivers may face construction disruption during the three phases.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission - Sep 8, 2026
Three MDOT agreements green-light railroad crossing upgrades — new gates and signals, plus one relocated crossing — for the 2027 two-way conversion of Kalamazoo Avenue. Commissioner Praedel pressed for smooth crossing surfaces after Howard Street problems.
‘This is our reinvention’: $21M Kalamazoo Avenue two-way conversion begins
‘This is our reinvention’: $21M Kalamazoo Avenue two-way conversion begins MLive.com
Planning Commission - Jun 4, 2026
The long-awaited two-way conversion of Kalamazoo Avenue will break ground next month — a three-phase project nearly ten years in the making. Drivers and downtown businesses will need patience, but one lane stays open.
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