Construction is set to begin Tuesday, July 7, along Fuller Avenue for a multi-month water main and repaving project.

The first section will be the 100 block, located between State Street and Clark Street. As a result, Fuller Avenue between Division Street and State Street, as well as both northbound and southbound crossings on Clark Street, will be closed during the work.

“We have a 2-3 week time frame for the first block,” Project Manager Matt Ruelle said. “The rest of the project will continue until mid-October, with intersection closures occurring sporadically.”

Overall, the water main repair project will include the replacement of approximately 2,000 feet of ductile iron pipe, as well as milling and repaving the road to follow. The existing 8-inch-diameter water main will be replaced with a new 12-inch ductile iron system.

The project stretch along Fuller Avenue extends as far west as Escott Street. Big Rapids Department of Public Works, along with contractor Morning Star Enterprises, will proceed block by block through a fall completion target. 

The contract was approved in June 2026 by the Big Rapids City Commission.