Kent County Road Commission Email Format
Government AdministrationMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
The Kent County Road Commission (KCRC) is a government administration responsible for building, maintaining, and preserving a network of roads and bridges in Kent County, Michigan. Based in Walker, the organization works with township partners and responds to public needs, aiming to deliver reliable and safe transportation infrastructure with efficient service times. Founded in 1911, KCRC manages more than 4,100 lane miles of local roads and 172 bridges, and it also provides routine maintenance on state trunklines under a multi-year agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation. The constituency it serves includes residents and local communities within the county, for whom the commission performs winter maintenance and other roadway services to support mobility and safety. In addition to its core maintenance duties, the organization has pursued strategic planning and operational improvements, including recognizing innovative approaches to winter response and expanding asset ownership, such as acquiring land for future use. Acknowledging leadership changes, it has announced retirements and other staffing developments as part of its ongoing operations.