Portage, MI – Commuters in Portage should prepare for delays next week as a section of Shaver Road temporarily closes for utility work.
According to the Portage Department of Public Safety, the southbound curb lane of Shaver Road, north of West Melody Avenue and in front of Walmart, will close Monday, October 20, at 7 a.m. The closure is expected to last through the end of the week, weather and materials permitting.
The lane restriction will allow for utility installation tied to construction of a new Jiffy Lube at 8516 Shaver Road. City officials said crews aim to reopen the lane by the weekend once installation is complete…