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  1. August 26, 2025 4:00 PM

    Temporary lane closure along Capital Avenue SW as crews begin construction for Jack in the Box restaurant

    City contractor crews have begun construction work on the new Jack in the Box restaurant, resulting in a temporary lane closure along Capital Avenue SW.

    The new Jack in the Box restaurant will be located along Capital Avenue SW, at 2588 Capital Ave. SW....

    Temporary lane closure along Capital Avenue SW as crews begin construction for Jack in the Box restaurant

    Latest Update:

    November 13, 2025 5:28 PM

    11/13/2025 UPDATE: City contractor crews have begun work on the drive approach for the new Jack in the Box restaurant, to be located at 2594 Capital Ave. SW.


    This work will continue to use the previous temporary lane closure along Capital Avenue SW:

    • The rightmost, southbound lane of Capital Avenue SW, directly in front of the existing Country Inn & Suites by Radisson


    This temporary lane closure began today, Thursday, Nov. 13, and will continue until Wednesday, Nov. 26, unless work is completed earlier. Work hours continue to generally be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.


    According to the Jack in the Box website, the Battle Creek location has a tentative opening date of March 2026: https://locations.jackinthebox.com/us/mi/battle-creek/2594-capital-ave-sw

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Water System Information and Alerts

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  1. April 10, 2025 1:27 PM

    City releases 2024 Water Quality Report

    The city’s annual water quality report, based on data collected in 2024, is now available for residents to review.

    You can access the report on the city’s website at battlecreekmi.gov/2024waterqualityreport. From the home page, navigate to the "I Want To..." tab, then select "View" and "Annual Water Quality Reports."

    Hard copies of the report will be available in...

    City releases 2024 Water Quality Report
  2. March 21, 2025 7:45 AM

    Drinking water standard violation remains in effect

    A maximum contaminant level (MCL) violation for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) has been identified in the water system serving Battle Creek and Emmett Township.

    The City of Battle Creek and Emmett Township water systems are currently out of compliance with certain water quality standards. Customers in Springfield as well as in the affected area of Pennfield Township receive water from these systems and are also...

    Drinking water standard violation remains in effect