Community Invited to Preconstruction Meeting for Kalamazoo Ave Project

Published on June 11, 2026

Community members are invited to attend a preconstruction meeting to learn more about the upcoming Kalamazoo Avenue Streets for All project. The meeting will provide practical information about upcoming construction activities, including project phasing, traffic routing, access, communications, and what residents, businesses, and visitors can expect during construction.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 23, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Metro Transit, 530 N. Rose Street.

The event is open to everyone. Nearby residents, property owners, downtown business owners, employees, customers, and those who regularly travel through the project area are especially encouraged to attend.

City staff, project engineers, and the construction management team will provide a presentation covering the project, construction schedule, anticipated impacts, and what community members can expect throughout construction. Following the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, meet with project staff, and discuss how construction will be carried out. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about:

• The construction schedule and project phasing
• Traffic routing and access during construction
• What residents, businesses, and visitors should expect throughout the project
• How to stay informed through project communications and updates
• The broader Streets for All initiative and long-term benefits of the project

"The improvements coming to Kalamazoo Avenue will modernize critical infrastructure, create a safer and more connected corridor, and help support the future growth of our community," said Christina Anderson, City Planner and Deputy Director of Community Planning & Economic Development. "Projects of this size inevitably come with construction impacts, and we know that can be frustrating at times. This meeting is an opportunity to learn what to expect, connect directly with the project team, and make sure you have the information you need to stay informed throughout construction."

The Kalamazoo Avenue project is part of the City's Streets for All program, which is modernizing aging infrastructure while creating safer, more connected streets that better serve residents, businesses, and visitors. Construction on Kalamazoo Avenue is expected to begin in July and represents one of the largest infrastructure investments in the corridor in decades. Work will include replacement of underground utilities, roadway reconstruction, streetscape improvements, and infrastructure improvements that support the corridor's planned future conversion to two-way traffic.

The meeting will be recorded and made available online for those unable to attend in person.

More information about Streets for All and the Kalamazoo Ave project is available at www.kalamazoocity.org/streetsforall.