Thank you for sending your concerns. The storm water drainage system is not fully competed. There are three phases to the project. Phase 1 was to install new drainage under S. Westnedge Avenue during our reconstruction. Phase 2 will be to enlarge a city retention pond behind Home Depot and Watson's. Phase 3 will be installing new drain pipes thru Portage Crossings from S. Westnedge Avenue to the retention pond. Phase 1 will help lessen some of the flooding, but Phase 2 and 3 are necessary to divert the large amount of water to eliminate the flooding. Phase 2 & 3 will be completed summer, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Transportation and Utilities at (269) 329-4422.

Phase 2 (enlargement of the city retention pond has been completed. The City of Portage is vigilant in the pursuit of completing Phase 3, however due to circumstances beyond the city's control the installation of the drainage pipes has been delayed.