McCamly Street Utility Work Will Bring Phased Closures

Downtown Battle Creek drivers and pedestrians should prepare for phased construction on McCamly Street beginning in mid-October.

Consumers Energy and its contractors plan to replace aging underground electrical infrastructure along McCamly Street between Jackson Street and State Street.

The work is expected to continue into November and finish before the Battle Creek Christmas Parade on November 21.

McCamly Street will close in phases as crews remove old underground utility vaults and install new electrical conduit.

Phase one covers the portion between Michigan Avenue and State Street, while phase two covers the stretch between Jackson Street and Michigan Avenue.

Posted detours will guide traffic around each active work zone.

Pedestrian access may also change as construction moves from one section to another, so downtown visitors should watch for signs and use extra caution near crews and equipment.

No utility outages are expected at this time, according to the city’s project notice.

After the underground work is complete, affected areas will be restored and McCamly Street will receive final repaving.

The schedule is designed to reopen the Michigan Avenue intersection for the Christmas Parade, but weather, site conditions and construction progress could change the timeline.

For businesses, customers and residents who regularly use downtown streets, the practical advice is simple: allow a few extra minutes, follow the marked detours and check city alerts before making a trip through the area.

The closure will move rather than affect the entire corridor at once, which should help preserve access to nearby destinations while the electrical work advances.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the McCamly Street work begin?

The city says construction is planned to begin in mid-October 2026 and continue into November.

What part of McCamly Street will be affected?

The project covers McCamly Street between Jackson Street and State Street, with work taking place in two phases on either side of Michigan Avenue.

Will the project cause power outages?

No power outages are expected at this time, although the city will provide alerts if conditions or access plans change.

Verified source links

City of Battle Creek project notice: https://battlecreekmi.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2571

Consumers Energy: https://www.consumersenergy.com/residential

Downtown Battle Creek: https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/downtown/

Sources and useful links: City of Battle Creek project notice | Consumers Energy | Downtown Battle Creek