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Council awards contract for Kalamazoo Street reconstruction; city share about $530,000

South Haven City Council · July 20, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a contract award to reconstruct Kalamazoo Street from Lovejoy Avenue to Blue Star Highway; city staff said the local share is approximately $530,000 and construction is expected to be coordinated with county/road commission partners and targeted for completion next fall.

City staff recommended and council approved a construction contract award for the Kalamazoo Street reconstruction project (Lovejoy Avenue to Blue Star Highway). Kate said the city’s share of the multi‑party reconstruction work is approximately $530,000 and that other portions require county and road‑commission approvals.

Council members asked about schedule and traffic impacts; staff said coordination with utilities and partners will dictate phasing and that the goal is to complete the work by next fall. Members noted existing potholes near Blue Star Highway and emphasized prioritizing the worst segments in scheduling.