Summer Road Construction and Maintenance in Kentwood

The tentative schedule for 2022 street maintenance and improvement projects in Kentwood is now available. The work is expected to be completed by the end of October.  With road construction season now upon us, we appreciate the partnership of residents and businesses as we work to maintain and improve this important infrastructure.

City of Kentwood Celebrating Start of Summer with Food Truck Festival

The City of Kentwood and GR8 Food Trucks will host the annual food truck festival Saturday, June 4 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in the parking lot of the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard. L. Root) Branch.  This popular community event offers free admission and will feature 30 food trucks, live music, a beer tent and more. 

Community Invited to National Public Works Week Open House - May 18

In honor of National Public Works Week, Kentwood’s Department of Public Works will host an open house 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 in partnership with the Kent County Road Commission. The open house will feature giveaways, hands-on activities, live maintenance and repair demonstrations and more.