KENT COUNTY, Mich. — West Michigan saw significant snowfall over the weekend, and the Kent County Road Commission (KCRC) has been hard at work to clear the roads.
Sunday evening they shared an update saying they've made more progress than they anticipated. They were able to make their way further into the county’s local roads based on the amount of drifting snow or other issues within the given area.
The night crew will be taking over starting at 6 p.m. Sunday to continue the efforts to clear the roads. Lake effect snow, low temperatures and heavy drifting will continue overnight, the KCRC said they will prioritize state roads and highest-volume primaries.
Monday, the KCRC will work on clearing the rest of the roads, including neighborhoods. They shared tips for everyone to keep in mind while they work to clear the roads.
- Drivers should prepare to travel at reduced speeds
- Accumulated snow will cause more issues for low ground clearance vehicles
- Allow plenty of time to stop
- Treat unlit traffic signals as four-way stops
- Avoid all in-car distractions
- Call 911 for road emergencies: KCRC will respond as directed by law enforcement
- Do NOT place emergency requests via KCRC's social media platforms or website - they will not receive an expedited response.
EMERGENCIES: During winter storms, KCRC cannot respond to special requests for service.
- Anyone experiencing an emergency should contact 911. KCRC will respond as directed by law enforcement.
- Do NOT place emergency requests via KCRC's social media platforms or website - they will not receive an expedited response.
DOWNED TREES BLOCKING ROAD
- Call 911 and dispatch will deploy emergency response, including KCRC.
WIRES IN THE ROAD: If you experience a downed wire:
- Stay at 25 feet away from it and call 911 and then Consumers Energy, 800-477-5050.
- KCRC cannot remove downed trees where downed wires are present.
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