Weekly Construction Update: May 22
12th Avenue
WHAT: Bridge rehab
WHEN: Begins May 26
WHERE: 12th Avenue between Port Sheldon Street and Chicago Drive
WHY: Bridge work
BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, May 26, 12th Avenue between Port Sheldon Street and Chicago Drive in Georgetown Township will be closed for a bridge rehabilitation project on the 12th Avenue bridge over Rush Creek.
Work consists of the removal of the existing bridge superstructure, construction of the bridge substructure units, construction of the new bridge superstructure, construction of the approach roadway on both sides of the bridge, placement of the new asphalt surface on both approaches, installation of guardrail elements, and painting and placing the permanent pavement markings on the new asphalt surface.
This project is estimated to be completed by Aug. 31. All work is weather-dependent, and completion times are subject to change.
TRAFFIC IMPACT: 12th Avenue will be closed between Port Sheldon Street and Chicago Drive. A posted detour route will be in effect throughout the project’s entire duration using Ottawa County’s primary road system.
The detour route for each direction of travel along 12th Avenue is as follows:
Northbound 12th Avenue: Westbound on Port Sheldon Street ―> continue around curve on 14th Avenue ―> Southbound on 14th Avenue ―> Westbound on 44th Street ―> Northbound on 18th Avenue ―> Eastbound Chicago Drive ―> Arrive at 12th Avenue.
Southbound 12th Avenue: Westbound on Chicago Drive ―> Southbound on 18th Avenue ―>Eastbound on 44th Street ―> Northbound on 14th Avenue ―> continue around curve on 14th Avenue ―> Eastbound on Port Sheldon Street ―> Arrive at 12th Avenue.
104th Avenue
WHAT: Permitted road closure
DURATION: May 22-28
WHERE: 104th Avenue, James Street to Felch Street, Holland Township
WHY: Sanitary sewer hookup
BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, May 26, 104th Avenue from James Street to Felch Street in Holland Township will be closed for permitted sanitary sewer hookup work.
This closure is estimated to last through May 28; however, all work is weather-dependent and completion times are subject to change.
TRAFFIC IMPACT: A detour route will consist of Felch Street to North Franklin Street to West Washington Avenue to West Main Avenue to 104th Avenue/James Street.
Current Projects & Closures
TOWNSHIP | STREET | SEGMENT | WORK | DATES | AUTHORITY | TRAFFIC |
Georgetown | 12th Ave. | M-121 to Port Sheldon St. | Bridge | May 26-Aug. 31 | OCRC | Road Closed |
Holland | 104th Ave. | James St. to Felch St. | Sanitary Sewer | May 26-28 | Permit | Road Closed |
Wright | Arthur St. | 48th Ave. to 8th Ave. | Resurfacing | May 21-July 2 | OCRC | Lane Closure |
Park | 160th Ave. | Ottawa Beach Rd. to New Holland St. | Resurfacing | May 18-June 12 | OCRC | Lane Closure |
Port Sheldon | 152nd Ave. | At Van Buren St. | Water Main | May 14-30 | Permit | Road Closed |
Holland | 144th Ave. | New Holland St. to Quincy St. | Storm Sewer | May 12-22 | Permit | Road Closed |
Crockery | Wilson St. | 130th Ave. to 112th Ave. | Resurfacing | May 11-June 1 | OCRC | Lane Closure |
Allendale | 56th Ave. | Lake Michigan Dr. to Alger St. | Road Work | May 11-June 12 | Permit | Road Closed |
Holland | Howard Ave. | Jefferson St. to N. River Ave. | Inspection | May 11-June 12 | Permit | Road Closed |
Olive | Van Buren St. | 144th Ave. to 136th Ave. | Water Main | May 4-July 4 | Permit | Road Closed |
Allendale | Lincoln St. | 68th Ave. to 60th Ave. | Water Main | May 4-June 1 | Permit | Road Closed |
Holland | Lakewood Blvd. | 120th Ave. to U.S. 31 | Sanitary Sewer | May 4-Nov. 15 | Permit | Road Closed |
Polkton | 56th Ave. | Cleveland St. to Wilson St. | Resurfacing | April 27-May 29 | OCRC | Lane Closure |
Jamestown | Adams St. | 40th Ave. to 36th Ave. | Bridge Rehabilitation | April 22-November 6 | OCRC | Road Closed |
Holland | 124th Ave. | Ransom St. to New Holland St. | Road Reconstruction | April 13-June 5 | Permit | Road Closed |
Georgetown | 12th Ave. | Jackson St. North to End | Reconstruct | April 2-May 29 | OCRC | Road Closed |
Georgetown | 48th Ave. | Port Sheldon St. to Tyler St. | Water Main | March 30-Aug. 30 | Permit | Road Closed |
Crockery | Cleveland St. | 112th Ave. to 96th Ave. | Bridge Replacement | March 30-Oct. 2 | OCRC | Road Closed |
Allendale | Pierce St. | 52nd Ave. to 56th Ave. | Road Work | March 9-June 12 | Permit | Road Closed |
Olive | New Holland St. | 96th Ave. to 104th Ave. | Water Main | Nov. 12-June 10 | Permit | Road Closed |
Olive | Van Buren St. | U.S. 31 to 120th Ave. | Water Main | Nov. 3-June 6 | Permit | Road Closed |
Port Sheldon | Van Buren St. | Butternut Dr. to 144th Ave. | Water Main | Sept. 4-June 10 | Permit | Road Closed |
Subdivison Resurfacing Schedule
TOWNSHIP | DATES |
Allendale | Beginning July 20 (est.) |
Grand Haven | Beginning May 26 (est.) |
Holland | Beginning May 11 |
Jamestown | TBD |
Park | Beginning July 27 (est.) |
Spring Lake | Beginning July 20 (est.) |
Zeeland | Beginning June 17 (est.) |
Information about Township subdivision resurfacing projects can be found on the Township Subdivision Resurfacing project website.
— All dates listed in the above tables are estimates and are subject to change without notice. Always obey all work zone and road closure signs and be sure to follow all posted detours.
