BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City contractor crews will begin sidewalk ramp upgrades, as part of the city's 2026 Local Rehabilitation Project, on parts of Van Buren Street and Calhoun Street beginning tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 25.

This sidewalk ramp upgrade work will result in minor traffic shifts around working crews in the following areas:

• West Van Buren Street, from Limit Street to North Washington Avenue
• Calhoun Street, from College Street to North Avenue

While there are no expected road closures during this work, neighbors are reminded to be aware of crews and equipment when traveling in this area, as well as to obey any temporary traffic control signage.

Crews plan to begin this sidewalk ramp upgrade work Friday, Sept. 25, and expect to be completed with this phase of the project by Friday, Oct. 9, depending on any weather-related delays. Work hours will generally be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This sidewalk ramp upgrade work will make the ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. It is the first phase of the Local Rehabilitation Project, which will also include later resurfacing along sections of the following roadways:

• West Van Buren Street
• Champion Street
• Calhoun Street
• Wagner Drive/East Roosevelt Avenue
• Minges Road South
• Watkins Lane

More information will be shared once a specific timeline is set for the resurfacing work. The last phase to follow resurfacing will include manhole adjustments along the roadways, as needed.
 

City of Battle Creek Communications Office 10 N. Division Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 966-3311 publicinput@battlecreekmi.gov www.battlecreekmi.gov