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Oil spill causes traffic disruption in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - An oil spill on a section of Wright Street in Marquette caused traffic to be slowed Wednesday morning. A TV6 reporter on the scene said the spill went along Wright Street from the Lincoln Avenue roundabout past the McClellan Avenue traffic light. With the total spill going for over a mile and about a width of a tire.
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Several road projects and street closures around Negaunee starting soon
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — There are several road projects and closures in Negaunee to be aware of in June. Starting on June 9, there will be a partial closure of Iron Street in front of the Vista Theater while the Marquee is removed. This closure is expected to last until June 12. Rehab work is also set to begin June 8 on several road sections in Negaunee - Hungerford Avenue, Prince Street, and Ann Street - and there will also be installation of new storm sewer utilities on these streets. This work with continue through the substantial completion date of August 21. Crews from Smith Construction Inc. plan to work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and residents should expect noise, vibrations, limited parking, and possible utility disruptions. The company says they'll provide 24-hour notice before planned outages, when possible. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED
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Crack sealing, repaving to disrupt drivers on a variety of city streets in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Streets across the city of Marquette will be closed as crews perform crack sealing, milling, and repaving activities, announced the Marquette Engineering Department. Beginning Friday, May 29, and lasting about two weeks, "various streets" in the city will experience disruptions due to crack sealing by Payne and Dolan, Inc. Starting Monday, June 1, the following streets will be milled and repaved: North Lakeshore Boulevard from Fair Ave to Michigan St Altamont Street from Grand View Dr to Pioneer Rd South Lakeshore Boulevard from Baraga Ave to US-41/Front St Fisher Street from Dead End West of Seventh St to Front St South Fourth Street from Washington St to Fisher St During this time, drivers can expect intermittent, short-term disruptions in access to driveways or off-street parking. The work is expected to last over three weeks. The city asks the public to be aware of all flagging and traffic control devices and to use caution while traveling near and through any construction zones. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED
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Marquette drivers can expect road disruptions due to ongoing projects
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The city of Marquette announced Friday that there will be some disruptions soon on several city roads due to crack sealing and milling activities. An announcement from the city says the crack sealing projects are starting on Friday and will be done by Payne and Dolan, Inc. The work is expected to be completed within two weeks.
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LS&I Railroad Timetables (January, 1930)
Featured here is the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad's timetable listing from the January, 1930 edition of the "Official Guide Of The Railways." Founded in 1893 as a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company, the LS&I built a 21-mile line from Marquette Iron Range mines to Lake Superior docks, opening in 1896 to haul iron ore.
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Portion of Fisher Street in Marquette to close Monday for water main replacement project
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A portion of Fisher Street will be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Monday for a water main replacement project. A public service announcement from the city of Marquette says Payne and Dolan, Inc. will close Fisher Street between Seventh Street and Altamont Street to through traffic. The street needs to be closed to replace the failing water main. It says the project is expected to take around two weeks, depending on the weather.
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MDOT projects slated to start in May
UPPER PENINSULA, MI— Road work is starting in earnest this month, with two projects set to begin in the U.P. over the next couple of weeks. Starting Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will resurface approximately two miles of US-2 from Kent Street to Traders Mine Road in Iron Mountain. Drivers should expect single-lane closures with traffic shifts.
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Gas prices expected to climb even higher
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Portion of East Washington Street in Marquette to close for sewer work April 29
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Part of East Washington Street in Marquette will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, April 29. Oberstar Inc. will be completing sanitary sewer tap and lateral work in the 100 block of East Washington Street, near the intersection of Washington Street and Lakeshore Boulevard. The work requires a full street closure from Front Street to Lakeshore Boulevard. Work is anticipated to be completed in one day.
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US-2 resurfacing project begins May 4 in Iron Mountain
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $1.4 million to resurface roughly two miles of US-2 in Dickinson County. The project is focused on the roadway from Kent Street to Traders Mine Road in Iron Mountain. It will include asphalt cold milling,...