Sietsema Excavating

11/29/2024

Wishing you Thanksgiving blessings!

10/09/2024

The parking lot expansion is progressing rapidly. The base coat has been applied to a portion of the existing parking area, and curb installation is underway this week. It is remarkable to consider that this site was a grassy field merely three weeks ago.

09/19/2024

This week kicked off with work on a parking lot addition. We hope you are enjoying the warm weather as well!

07/10/2024

04/15/2024

Just finished another building addition. We are looking forward to warmer weather and the start of more projects this spring!

01/13/2024

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02/24/2022

Beginning Tuesday, March 1 at 6 a.m., seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be enforced by the following agencies:
- Barry County Road Commission
- Ionia County Road Department
- Kent County Road Commission (KCRC)
- Montcalm County Road Commission
- Oceana County Road Commission
- City of Kentwood
- City of Walker, Michigan
The intent of the restrictions is to protect the integrity of the road's structure when frost is coming out of the ground. As frost melts beneath a paved road, water is trapped between the pavement and the remaining ice layer beneath. This compromises the strength of the road and the weight it can sustain. When trucks and heavy equipment travel over a layer of concrete or asphalt that is not adequately supported beneath its surface, the road can incur significant damage.

Therefore, on roads with seasonal restrictions, legal loads must be reduced by approximately 35% and truck vehicle speeds reduced to 35 mph.

Enforcing the restrictions is based on multiple factors including solid frost depths, pavement and air temperatures, visual signs of pavement bleeding, pavement distress and the ten-day forecast. Neighboring cities and counties work closely together to discuss these factors and align enforcement, when possible.

Those with truck-related questions may contact the Michigan Center for Truck Safety at 1-800-MTA- 4MTA (1-800-682-4682), and statewide information regarding seasonal restrictions is available at: www.micountyroads.org.

The KCRC Seasonal Weight and Speed Restriction Hotline is 616-336-2019.

More information regarding KCRC's Seasonal Weight Restrictions, including the Kent County, Michigan Truck Operator's Map that identifies all-season routes within KCRC's jurisdiction, is available on the www.kentcountyroads.net.

03/12/2020

Beginning Thursday, March 19 at 6 a.m., seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be lifted by the following agencies:

Barry County Road Commission
Ionia County Road Commission
Kent County Road Commission (KCRC)
Montcalm County Road Commission
City of Kentwood
City of Walker

The enforcement of seasonal restrictions began February 24 to protect the integrity of the road as frost came out of the ground.

Those with truck-related questions may contact the Michigan Center for Truck Safety at 1-800-MTA- 4MTA (1-800-682-4682).

The KCRC Seasonal Weight and Speed Restriction Hotline is 616-336-2019.

02/19/2020

Beginning Monday, February 24 at 6 a.m., Seasonal Weight and Speed Restrictions will be enforced by the following agencies:

-Kent County Road Commission
-Barry County Road Commission
-Ionia County Road Commission
-Montcalm County Road Commission
-Ottawa County Road Commission
-City of Kentwood
-City of Walker

The intent of the restrictions is to protect the integrity of the road when frost is coming out of the ground. Normal legal loads must be reduced by approximately 35 percent and truck vehicle speeds reduced to 35 mph.

We will be enforcing the restrictions based on multiple factors including solid frost depths, pavement and air temperatures, visual signs of pavement bleeding, pavement distress and the ten-day forecast. Neighboring cities and counties work closely together to discuss these factors and align enforcement when possible.

For more information, visit kentcountyroads.net