This project is a part of Plainfield Charter Township’s Master Plan being completed now at the request of Kent County Parks to fit in their overall Grand River Greenway trail plan. It is an 8-foot-wide paved pathway that starts at the White Pine Trail and ends at Kuttshill Dr (Northland Drive), where the tunnel will start. Kent County Parks is contributing to the project with a 175′ x 10′ wide long prefabricated steel bridge over the Rogue River (next spring).
Funding:
Schedule:
Work on the trail will begin in September 2025 and wrap up for the year in mid-November. Work will continue on the bridge through the winter, with completion of the entire project in the spring of 2026, by May 15, 2026.
Access/Traffic:
We anticipate occasional temporary road closures, specifically when the bridge is placed in the spring of 2026. Most trail work will be completed with temporary shoulder and lane closures.
P&N Engineer
Scott Post, PE
Project Manager
616-485-0281
P&N Construction Observer
John Standinger
312-833-7379
Contractor
Dan’s Excavating Services
Mr. Spencer Tellkamp
231-629-0501
Plainfield Charter Township
Mr. Bill Fischer
Community Development Director
616-364-1190
Joe Ketchum
Director of Facilities Management
248-640-2749
Progress Report:
This week Dan’s Excavating worked on placing topsoil along the section of pathway that has been paved. Jelsema Concrete continued to work on the pedestrian bridge abutments, pouring the piers.
Upcoming Work:
Next week Dan’s Excavating will continue work on restoration efforts along the paved pathway. Jelsema Concrete will be on site to pour the final section of the bridge abutments.
Progress Report:
This week the foundation for the east abutment of the pedestrian bridge over Rogue River was poured and the contractor anticipates pouring the foundation for the west abutment. They are working on tying the rebar and building the forms for the abutment walls. Utilities were moved out of the construction area, and the paving contractor was able to adjust the schedule to get paving done this week. Paving is anticipated to be completed from the East side of the project to the proposed boardwalk by the end of the week.
Upcoming Work:
Next week concrete work will continue, and Dan’s Excavating will start on restoration along the paved area of pathway.
Progress Report:
This week Dan’s Excavating completed work on fine grading pathway aggregate base from the proposed boardwalk location at the triple culverts to the east end of the project. King Co. has been installing sheet piling on the west side of Rogue River. Chop has completed tree removal for the project.
Upcoming Work:
Next week Dan’s Excavating will be on site excavating for bridge abutments. Concrete contractors are scheduled to begin bridge abutment construction.
Asphalt paving has been rescheduled for the week of November 24.
Progress Report:
This week Dan’s Excavating has been working on fine grading the aggregate base course in preparation for paving. King Co. has been installing sheet piles on both sides of the Rogue River for wetland protection and concrete bridge abutment construction.
Upcoming Work:
Next week Dan’s Excavating will continue preparing the east end of the pathway for paving and King Co. will continue installing sheet piling. Asphalt paving and concrete work is scheduled for later in the week.
This week:
Dan’s Excavating continued work east of the Rogue River Bridge, installing a new drainage structure and completing final grading of this section of pathway in preparation for upcoming paving. Subcontractor King Company also made progress driving sheet piles for the pathway and bridge area.
Next week:
Concrete crews are scheduled to arrive on site. Excavation work will focus near the bridge as the contractor begins work for the new bridge footings.
Looking ahead:
Paving on the east end of the project is expected to begin in the next few weeks. The contractor will coordinate directly with homeowners to manage driveway access and any necessary removals during this phase.
We appreciate everyone’s patience with the ongoing one-way traffic and your continued attention to safety around the construction area.
Progress Report:
This week Dan’s Excavating worked to place gravel base over the sand subbase on the section of pathway east of Rogue River, and removed topsoil for the pedestrian bridge over the river. King Co. began moving equipment and materials on site for next week’s pedestrian bridge work.
Upcoming Work:
Next week Dan’s Excavating will continue to place and grade the gravel base on the east side of the Rogue River. King Co. will begin installing the sheet piling for the pedestrian bridge.
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Progress Report:
This week Chop was on site working on tree removal in the road right-of-way, starting at the east end of the project and working west. Dan’s Excavating was locating existing private utilities within the project limits.
Upcoming Work:
Next week Chop will continue work on tree removal and Dan’s Excavating will work on stripping topsoil and pathway grading starting at the east end and working west.
Progress Report: This week Chop has continued to clear trees and brush while Dan’s Excavating has begun removing topsoil. All work is still contained to the Blythefield Country Club easement.
Upcoming Work: Next week Dan’s Excavating will continue to work on topsoil removal and begin pathway grading. Chop will be on site to continue tree removal along the entire project.
