Multiple streets closed in Kalamazoo due to flooding, more closures possible

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Multiple streets in Kalamazoo were closed Wednesday afternoon due to flooding.

The flooding began around 3 p.m., which the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) says has left a half dozen streets “impassable” with additional closures likely.

We’re told the following streets are closed at this time:

• Howard Street at Crosstown Parkway
• Maple Street at Crosstown Parkway
• Crosstown Parkway from Park Street to Rose Street
• Forest Street from Rose Street to Crosstown Parkway
• Park Street from Crosstown Parkway to Den Adel Court (the center lane is open)
• Crosstown Parkway from Sheldon Street to Pitcher Street

KDPS adds the following streets may also close due to rising water levels in Portage Creek:

• Crosstown Parkway from Rose Street to John Street
• Crosstown Parkway from John Street to Jasper Street
• Vine Street from Crosstown Parkway to John Street
• Jasper Street from Walnut Street to Crosstown Parkway
• Dutton Street from Jasper Street to Portage Street
• John Street from Lake Street to Crosstown Parkway
• Burdick Street from Lake Street to Wall Street

As a precaution, motorists are instructed to avoid the following streets:

• Howard Street between Merrill Street and Crosstown Parkway
• Lake Street between Portage Street and Bank Street
• S. Westnedge Avenue and Vine Street
• Kalamazoo Avenue and Westnedge Avenue
• Cork Street and S. Burdick Street
• Lake Forest Drive
• Crosstown area north and south of Crosstown Parkway between Maple Street and Vine Street

UPDATE (04/03/25): Public safety officials say all streets have reopened except for Crosstown Parkway between Sheldon and Mills. There is still water along some road edges, which are marked with traffic barrels.

City officials will continue monitoring water levels in area rivers and provided updates when necessary.

KDPS reminds drivers to refrain from passing through water, as it does not take much depth to render a vehicle immobile.

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