KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Parkview Avenue between Tamsin Avenue and Oakland Drive has reopened to two-way traffic after a nearly $3 million infrastructure project to upgrade utilities and reconstruct the street.
City of Kalamazoo officials say an aging cast iron water main between Tamsin Avenue and Oakland Drive was replaced, and new water service lines and fire hydrants were also installed.
Following the underground utility improvements, the roadway was reconstructed and restriped. Vehicle lanes were narrowed to encourage safer speeds and the bike lanes were widened.
New sidewalk was installed on the north side of Parkview from Broadway to Barnard, and a crossing with a pedestrian island was added at Barnard to connect the Oakwood and Oakland Drive/Winchell neighborhoods. The pedestrian island features a button-activated flashing pedestrian sign to increase visibility of pedestrians using the crosswalk.
“We know this project has taken awhile, and we appreciate everyone’s patience throughout it,” said Anthony Ladd, Public Works Division Manager for the City of Kalamazoo. “This was critical work, and although it took a little longer to get it all done at once, the street and utilities are now set up to better serve our community for decades.”
Crews may be in the roadway as a few remaining details are completed.
Comments