Project Overview

The work will involve installing new drinking water mains, valves, hydrants and water service pipes from the street to inside the buildings. It will also involve drainage improvements and new sanitary sewer main from Summit to Broadway in Sanford Street as well as new curb and gutter and asphalt pavement and sidewalk ramps.

Current tentative schedule is to begin in March 2025 and be completed by mid-November 2025.

Read here for updates and contact information

Downtown Construction Update

Project Overview

Reconstruction and resurfacing of 1.78 miles of ​Broadway Avenue from US 31 East to Getty Street. ​Including streetscape, water main, and lead service line ​replacements.

Read all about the phases and funding here

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The City of Muskegon Heights is in the process of replacing lead water service lines.  If you live in the following areas, we need you to contact us immediately.
Peck, Sanford and Jefferson Streets North of Hovey, and 6th, 7th and 9th Streets between Barney and Keating
Please contact the Muskegon Heights Utility Billing Department at 231-733-8885 or SWT Excavating at 269-372-1908.

There is no immediate health risk, but the city is required to replace these lines.  All work will be performed at no cost to the resident.

Contact:  Melvin C. Burns II, City Manager at 231-733-8870

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