Last checked: Oct 28, 2026. Official sources are listed at the bottom of this page. Things change, so check the official page before you go.
Closures change by the hour, so we link to the live official maps instead of copying them. Winter parking rules are below.
Live closures and construction
- State roads and freeways (I-94, US-131, I-196, M routes): MDOT Mi Drive map shows construction, closures, crashes and cameras.
- County roads: check your county road commission. Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Allegan. For other counties, search your county name plus road commission, or check the county website.
- City streets: check your city's news or alerts page.
City of Kalamazoo winter parking
- Parking on any paved city street is not allowed from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. unless the block is posted otherwise or you have an overnight permit.
- Cars parked against this rule can be ticketed and towed right away if they get in the way of snow plowing or street cleaning.
- During big snowfalls, the city may ask residents to park off the street.
- Plowing goal: major streets within 24 hours and all city streets within 48 hours after snow stops.
- Do not shovel or plow snow from your property into the street.
City of Portage winter parking
- Street parking is not allowed from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., December 1 to March 15.
- Michigan law prohibits pushing snow from driveways, parking lots and sidewalks onto public roads.
City of Battle Creek winter parking
- Temporary parking restrictions apply during declared snow emergencies. Sign up for city alerts to hear when one is declared.
- Push snow into your yard, not the street.
Other cities and villages set their own rules. Check your city's website before parking on the street overnight.
Common questions
Can I park on the street overnight in Kalamazoo in winter?
Not on most streets. City of Kalamazoo ordinance bans parking on paved public streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. unless posted otherwise or you have an overnight permit. Violators can be towed if they block plowing.
When is overnight street parking banned in Portage?
From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., December 1 to March 15.
Where can I check road closures near Kalamazoo?
Use MDOT's Mi Drive map for state roads and freeways, and the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County for county roads.
Sources
- MDOT Mi Drive
- City of Kalamazoo: snow removal
- City of Kalamazoo Code, Sec. 36-170 (2 a.m. to 6 a.m. parking)
- City of Portage: snow removal
- City of Battle Creek: snow operations
- Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
- St. Joseph County Road Commission
- Van Buren County Road Commission
- Allegan County Road Commission