Neighbors near the intersection of 36th Street and Shaffer Avenue in Kentwood are navigating detours and frustration as re-pavement and construction on a new roundabout gets underway — and many say they were caught off guard by the project.
The road has been closed since June 1 for repaving and roundabout construction. The city approved the project in January after 36th Street and Shaffer Avenue were rated among the worst roads in Kentwood, according to a PASER test done back in 2024.
Neighbors Isaiah McCray and Jerry Bongphasouk both say the intersection sees heavy use…