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Berrien County Road Department Berrien County Road Department is located in Southwest Michigan. Visit www.berriencounty.org

The Road Department is responsible for 1,482 miles of county roads, 104 bridges (clear span of 20 feet or more) and hundreds of cross road culverts. These roads, bridges and culverts lie outside incorporated areas such as cities and villages. We also provide traffic control and maintain the roadsides along these roads.

The Weekly Construction Notice(s) has been updated for the week of 11/2/2026 and is available to review on our website.L...
30/10/2026

The Weekly Construction Notice(s) has been updated for the week of 11/2/2026 and is available to review on our website.

Locations will be listed alphabetically by township.

Please take a look for this week by visiting:
https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2576

If you have additional questions or concerns not answered on our website. Please give the Road Department a call at 269-925-1196 during normal business hours or private message this page

Coloma Road Bridge (Hagar Township) Construction Update:Project:Road Department staff are conducting preventative mainte...
30/10/2026

Coloma Road Bridge (Hagar Township) Construction Update:

Project:
Road Department staff are conducting preventative maintenance on the Coloma Road bridge, to include patching portions of the deck pavement. Duration of closure will be subject to work progression and weather dependent for the cure process. Projected timelines anticipate having a minimum 3-week impact on traffic, but this timeline is subject to change. Additional updates will be provided as they are known.

Traffic Restrictions Wednesday, 10/28/2026 – Monday, 11/2/2026:
A single lane closure will be in place over the Coloma Road bridge starting on Wednesday, 10/28/2026. Traffic will be controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Only one direction of travel will be permitted over the bridge at a time. Traffic should be prepared to stop, expect possible travel delays or seek alternative routes during this lane closure. It is anticipated that the lane closure will be in place for approximately one week before a total bridge closure takes effect.

Traffic Restrictions Starting on Monday, 11/2/2026:
Coloma Road Bridge will be fully closed to traffic starting on Monday, 11/2/2026 to continue preventative bridge maintenance. It is anticipated that the total road closure will be in place for approximately 2 weeks, but closure duration is subject to change based on required cure times. During closure Coloma Road will be closed to thru traffic between I-196 and Kerlikowske Road. Please navigate around this bridge closure by using the recommended detour route or seeking alternative routes.

For additional information: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2574

28/10/2026

Road Projects Scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026*

Countywide Work
· Pothole Patching
· Shoulder Maintenance
· Gravel Road Maintenance (Grading)
· Countywide Roadside Mowing
· Countywide Annual Road Painting and Pavement Markings Started in July: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2521

Benton Township
· Yore Avenue construction between Napier Avenue and Townline Road
○ Final cleanup and restoration work is being completed by the contractor.
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2529

Bertrand Township
· Red Bud Trail between US-12 and Bertrand Road will be resurfaced in 2026.
○ Final cleanup and restoration work is being completed by the contractor.
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2543

Buchanan Township
· Red Bud Trail between Little Glendora Road and Hills Haven will see shoulder related work taking place the week of 10/26/2026.
○ Single lane closure is anticipated during construction.
○ Traffic will be controlled by flaggers.
○ Please be cautious if traveling

Hagar Township
· Coloma Road Bridge construction and lane closure information:
○ Location: Coloma Road bridge between I-196 and Kerlikowske Road
○ Traffic restrictions starting on Wednesday, 10/28/2026: A single lane closure will be in place over the Coloma Road bridge starting on Wednesday, 10/28/2026.
§ Single lane closure anticipated to be in place for approximately one week before a total bridge closure takes effect.
§ For additional information please visit: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2574

Lake Township/Lincoln Township
· Red Arrow Highway from Bridgman City limits to the Village of Stevensville construction began the week of 6/8/2026.
○ Press release: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2511

New Buffalo Township
· Harbor Country Drive between the New Buffalo City limits and north of I-94 will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Final cleanup and restoration work is being completed by the contractor.
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2559
· Marquette Drive starting at Lakeshore Road (0.85 miles) will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Prep related work will begin as early as Friday, October 23, 2026*
§ Marquette Drive will have intermittent lane closures during construction.

Niles Township
· Oak Manor Subdivision: Intermittent, moving work zone and temporary closures for tree work anticipated the week of 10/26/2026.
○ Please be mindful of crews working and as necessary, seek alternative routes to avoid locations with tree related work taking place.

Royalton Township
· Glenlord Road will be closed for permit work.
○ A contractor doing utility-related permit work will have Glenlord Road between Hollywood Road and Niles Road/M-63 closed to thru traffic starting on Monday, 10/26/2026*
§ Duration of closure: approximately 1 week and is subject to weather and work progression.
□ Press release: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2570

Royalton Township
· Scottdale Road will be closed for a culvert related patching on Wednesday, 10/28/2026.
○ No thru traffic will be permitted on Scottdale Road between Linco Road and Rockey W**d Road when work is taking place and until asphalt has cooled enough to permit vehicle use.
§ Road will reopen by end of the day.
§ Seek alternative routes until road has reopened.

St Joseph Township
· Blackhawk Trail and Moccasin Trail off of Napier Avenue will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Paving completed.
○ Restoration and structure adjustments are currently scheduled to take place between Friday, 10/23/2026 - Saturday, 10/31/2026, work is dependent on weather and the contractor.
· Hickory Creek Subdivision (N. Cambridge, S. Cambridge, Oxford, Canbrook, Middlebrook, Lasein, Valleyview, N. Valleyview, Acorn, E. Valleyview, Briarcliff, Grandview, and Ravine) will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Paving completed.
○ Restoration and structure adjustments are currently scheduled to take place between Friday, 10/23/2026 - Saturday, 10/31/2026, work is dependent on weather and the contractor.
· Vineland Heights Subdivision (Maple Lane, June Trace, Charles Trail, Easy Street) will be resurfaced with a hot mix asphalt (HMA) treatment in 2026.
○ Paving completed.
○ Restoration and structure adjustments are currently scheduled to take place between Friday, 10/23/2026 - Saturday, 10/31/2026, work is dependent on weather and the contractor.

Weesaw Township
· Glendora Road Bridge closed between Pardee Road and S. Log Cabin Road
○ Closure started on 5/11/2026
○ Project completion anticipated by 10/30/2026*
○ Detour: California Road to Browntown Road to Cleveland Avenue back to Glendora Road
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2506

Please note: This is not a comprehensive list of all road work.
*Contractor schedule could change without notice due to availability and weather
**These activities are tentatively scheduled and are subject to change without notice due to weather, equipment/materials, emergencies etc.

Coloma Road (Hagar Township) Bridge Construction Notice: Single lane closure starting on Wednesday, 10/28/2026.Traffic w...
27/10/2026

Coloma Road (Hagar Township) Bridge Construction Notice:
Single lane closure starting on Wednesday, 10/28/2026.

Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals located along Coloma Road Bridge between I-196 and Kerlikowske Road starting on 10/28/2026.

Traffic should be prepared to stop, expect possible travel delays or seek alternative routes during this lane closure. It is anticipated that the single lane closure will be in place for approximately one week before a total bridge closure takes effect.

Total bridge closure date is TBD, and we will work to update our website when known.

For additional information please visit: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2574

27/10/2026

Road Projects Scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026*

Countywide Work
· Pothole Patching
· Shoulder Maintenance
· Gravel Road Maintenance (Grading)
· Countywide Roadside Mowing
· Countywide Annual Road Painting and Pavement Markings Started in July: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2521

Benton Township
· Yore Avenue construction between Napier Avenue and Townline Road
○ Final cleanup and restoration work is being completed by the contractor.
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2529

Bertrand Township
· Red Bud Trail between US-12 and Bertrand Road will be resurfaced in 2026.
○ Final cleanup and restoration work is being completed by the contractor.
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2543

Buchanan Township
· Red Bud Trail between Little Glendora Road and Hills Haven will see shoulder related work taking place the week of 10/26/2026.
○ Single lane closure is anticipated during construction.
○ Traffic will be controlled by flaggers.
○ Please be cautious if traveling

Coloma Township/Watervliet Township
· Red Arrow Highway will see a moving work zone for crack seal operations

Hagar Township
· Coloma Road Bridge construction and lane closure information:
○ Location: Coloma Road bridge between I-196 and Kerlikowske Road
○ Traffic restrictions starting on Wednesday, 10/28/2026: A single lane closure will be in place over the Coloma Road bridge starting on Wednesday, 10/28/2026.
§ Single lane closure anticipated to be in place for approximately one week before a total bridge closure takes effect.
§ For additional information please visit: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2574

Lake Township/Lincoln Township
· Red Arrow Highway from Bridgman City limits to the Village of Stevensville construction began the week of 6/8/2026.
○ Press release: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2511

New Buffalo Township
· Harbor Country Drive between the New Buffalo City limits and north of I-94 will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Final cleanup and restoration work is being completed by the contractor.
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2559
· Marquette Drive starting at Lakeshore Road (0.85 miles) will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Prep related work will begin as early as Friday, October 23, 2026*
§ Marquette Drive will have intermittent lane closures during construction.

Niles Township
· Oak Manor Subdivision: Intermittent, moving work zone and temporary closures for tree work anticipated the week of 10/26/2026.
○ Please be mindful of crews working and as necessary, seek alternative routes to avoid locations with tree related work taking place.

Royalton Township
· Glenlord Road will be closed for permit work.
○ A contractor doing utility-related permit work will have Glenlord Road between Hollywood Road and Niles Road/M-63 closed to thru traffic starting on Monday, 10/26/2026*
§ Duration of closure: approximately 1 week and is subject to weather and work progression.
□ Press release: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2570

St Joseph Township
· Blackhawk Trail and Moccasin Trail off of Napier Avenue will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Paving completed.
○ Restoration and structure adjustments are currently scheduled to take place between Friday, 10/23/2026 - Saturday, 10/31/2026, work is dependent on weather and the contractor.
· Hickory Creek Subdivision (N. Cambridge, S. Cambridge, Oxford, Canbrook, Middlebrook, Lasein, Valleyview, N. Valleyview, Acorn, E. Valleyview, Briarcliff, Grandview, and Ravine) will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Paving completed.
○ Restoration and structure adjustments are currently scheduled to take place between Friday, 10/23/2026 - Saturday, 10/31/2026, work is dependent on weather and the contractor.
· Vineland Heights Subdivision (Maple Lane, June Trace, Charles Trail, Easy Street) will be resurfaced with a hot mix asphalt (HMA) treatment in 2026.
○ Paving completed.
○ Restoration and structure adjustments are currently scheduled to take place between Friday, 10/23/2026 - Saturday, 10/31/2026, work is dependent on weather and the contractor.

Three Oaks Township
· Witt Road will be closed for road related culvert patching on Tuesday, 10/27/2026.
○ Two culverts on Witt Road were replaced earlier this month. One located north of Martin Road and one south of Martin Road
○ Closure anticipated to start at approximately 8am and reopen by end of the day.
§ Only one closure will be in place at a time.

Watervliet Township/Coloma Township
· Red Arrow Highway will see a moving work zone for crack seal operations

Weesaw Township
· Glendora Road Bridge closed between Pardee Road and S. Log Cabin Road
○ Closure started on 5/11/2026
○ Project completion anticipated by 10/30/2026
○ Detour: California Road to Browntown Road to Cleveland Avenue back to Glendora Road
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2506

Please note: This is not a comprehensive list of all road work.
*Contractor schedule could change without notice due to availability and weather
**These activities are tentatively scheduled and are subject to change without notice due to weather, equipment/materials, emergencies etc.

27/10/2026

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Reminder of Glenlord Road Closure Notice for Utility / Permit Work:Project Location: Glenlord Road between Hollywood Roa...
26/10/2026

Reminder of Glenlord Road Closure Notice for Utility / Permit Work:

Project Location: Glenlord Road between Hollywood Road and Niles Road/M-63 in Royalton Township

Starting date: Monday, October 26, 2026*

For more information regarding this utility/permit work please visit our website: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2570

The Weekly Construction Notice(s) has been updated for the week of 10/26/2026 and is available to review on our website....
26/10/2026

The Weekly Construction Notice(s) has been updated for the week of 10/26/2026 and is available to review on our website.

Locations will be listed alphabetically by township.

Please take a look for this week by visiting:
https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2572

If you have additional questions or concerns not answered on our website. Please give the Road Department a call at 269-925-1196 during normal business hours or private message this page

23/10/2026

Road Projects Scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026*

Countywide Work
· Pothole Patching
· Shoulder Maintenance
· Countywide Roadside Mowing
· Bridge Inspections
○ New Bridge Weight Restrictions Take Effect in Berrien County: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2560
· Countywide Annual Road Painting and Pavement Markings Started in July: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2521

Benton Township
· Yore Avenue construction between Napier Avenue and Townline Road
○ Final cleanup and restoration work is being completed by the contractor.
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2529

Bertrand Township
· Red Bud Trail between US-12 and Bertrand Road will be resurfaced in 2026.
○ Final cleanup and restoration work is being completed by the contractor.
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2543

Galien Township
· Olive Branch Road closed to thru traffic between Andrews Road and Cleveland Avenue for tree related work starting on Thursday, 10/22/2026.
○ Local traffic will be permitted, but all thru traffic will be required to seek alternative routes while crews are working.
§ Closure will only be in place when work is taking place typically between 7:30am - 3:00pm; Monday - Friday.

Lake Township/Lincoln Township
· Red Arrow Highway from Bridgman City limits to the Village of Stevensville construction began the week of 6/8/2026.
○ Press release: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2511

New Buffalo Township
· Harbor Country Drive between the New Buffalo City limits and north of I-94 will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Final cleanup and restoration work is being completed by the contractor.
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2559
· Marquette Drive starting at Lakeshore Road (0.85 miles) will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Prep related work will begin as early as Friday, October 23, 2026*
§ Marquette Drive will have intermittent lane closures during construction.

St Joseph Township
· Blackhawk Trail and Moccasin Trail off of Napier Avenue will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Paving completed.
○ Restoration and structure adjustments are currently scheduled to take place between Friday, 10/23/2026 - Saturday, 10/31/2026, work is dependent on weather and the contractor.
· Hickory Creek Subdivision (N. Cambridge, S. Cambridge, Oxford, Canbrook, Middlebrook, Lasein, Valleyview, N. Valleyview, Acorn, E. Valleyview, Briarcliff, Grandview, and Ravine) will be resurfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA) this construction season.
○ Paving completed.
○ Restoration and structure adjustments are currently scheduled to take place between Friday, 10/23/2026 - Saturday, 10/31/2026, work is dependent on weather and the contractor.
· Vineland Heights Subdivision (Maple Lane, June Trace, Charles Trail, Easy Street) will be resurfaced with a hot mix asphalt (HMA) treatment in 2026.
○ Paving completed.
○ Restoration and structure adjustments are currently scheduled to take place between Friday, 10/23/2026 - Saturday, 10/31/2026, work is dependent on weather and the contractor.

Weesaw Township
· Cleveland Avenue will be closed for road related work between 8am and 3pm daily*.
○ No thru traffic will be permitted on Cleveland Avenue between Kaiser Road and Warren Woods Road when work is taking place.
§ Detour route during closure: Warren Woods Road to Pardee Road to Kaiser Road back to Cleveland Avenue
○ Closure anticipated to start at approximately 8am and reopen by 3pm daily.
○ Work anticipated to take place Tuesday, 10/20/2026 - Friday, 10/23/2026*

· Glendora Road Bridge closed between Pardee Road and S. Log Cabin Road
○ Closure started on 5/11/2026
○ Project completion anticipated by 10/30/2026
○ Detour: California Road to Browntown Road to Cleveland Avenue back to Glendora Road
§ https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2506

Please note: This is not a comprehensive list of all road work.
*Contractor schedule could change without notice due to availability and weather
**These activities are tentatively scheduled and are subject to change without notice due to weather, equipment/materials, emergencies etc.

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22/10/2026

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🚍 Look out for the bus.
🛑 Stop when the stop-arm is out.

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Wednesday 07:00 - 16:30
Thursday 07:00 - 16:30
Friday 07:00 - 11:00

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