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Sidewalk Closures Raise Access, Mobility Questions

Several thousand attendees are expected in downtown Traverse City Saturday for the annual Halloween Walk, where they’ll find smiling merchants handing out candy and creative costumes galore. They’ll also likely run into areas where city sidewalks are closed due to construction, which reroutes pedestrians abruptly – and for those with mobility and visual impairment issues, sometimes dangerously – away from clear pathways. The Ticker looks at how those sidewalk closures happen, how long they’ll last, and how enforcement could soon increase to better protect pedestrians.

Traverse City, MI · 15d
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Drivers urged to stay alert as clocks fall back

MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) — As Michiganders set their clocks back an hour this weekend, state officials are reminding drivers to use extra caution on the roads as darker evenings increase the risk for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan State Police and Office of Highway Safety Planning are urging motorists to stay alert when daylight saving time ends on Nov. 1, bringing earlier sunsets and reduced visibility during peak travel hours. Transportation officials say the first hour after darkness falls is especially dangerous for people walking, biking, or using other personal mobility devices. Drivers are being encouraged to slow down, eliminate distractions, and watch carefully for pedestrians and cyclists. Michigan law also requires motorists to leave at least three feet of space when passing a bicyclist. “Road users need to be alert and eliminate distractions, slow down and fully focus on getting to their destination safely,” said State Transportation Director Bradley Wieferich. Officials are also reminding drivers that Michigan’s hands-free driving law prohibits manually using or holding a cellphone or other electronic device while operating a vehicle. The warning comes as research from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute shows pedestrians face a higher risk of serious

Michigan · 13d

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Michigan Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Fix Cars Before Snow

From Detroit to Grand Rapids and the Upper Peninsula, five car problems could leave drivers stranded.

Michigan · 13d

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How A Milk Wagon Led A Michigan Man To Create Highway Centerlines

Edward N. Hines saw a white trail on a dirt road in 1911, and roads have never been the same.

Michigan · 14d

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Hammond Road paving begins as Grand Traverse road projects near the finish line

Road commission manager says Hammond could reopen in early November and the Beitner Road bridge should wrap up the same month

Grand Traverse County, MI · 15d

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Vehicle vs deer collisions on the rise, especially after time change

COLDWATR, MI (WTVB) – Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year on the roads for vehicle-deer collisions as we are now experiencing their annual seasonal surge. Shorter daylight hours, the fall harvest, and the peak of the autumn whitetail breeding season have caused deer to...

Branch County, MI · 14d

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Road Commission Eyes Ambitious Plan for Boardman Crossings

Backed by the support of local leaders and elected representatives including U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission (GTCRC) is taking a big swing to address four of its crossings along the Boardman River. GTCRC has applied for more than $47 million in federal funding to replace culverts on Supply, Brown Bridge, and South Airport roads with modern bridge structures – a potential game-changing opportunity to protect against future flooding impacts along the Boardman.

Grand Traverse County, MI · 16d

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Cooley Bridge stairway closed indefinitely

“For public safety, the boardwalk has been closed indefinitely."

Wellston, MI · 16d

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Beitner Bridge expected to reopen in November, road commission manager says

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Beitner Road bridge in Grand Traverse County is expected to reopen sometime in November, with favorable weather and construction progress giving road commission officials enough confidence to offer a reopening timeline. In a video update Tuesday, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission manager...

Grand Traverse County, MI · 16d

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MDOT Adds Dynamic Shoulder Lane To US 131 Between I-96 And Post Road Next Year

US 131 is crawling during rush hour, with traffic backed up for miles at just five miles per hour. Help's on the way though.

Michigan · 14d

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AAA warns Michigan drivers of Saturday Halloween road dangers

MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Children are more than twice as likely to be struck and killed by a vehicle on Halloween than on any other day of the year, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, safety officials in Michigan are warning motorists and families...

Michigan · 14d

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Midwest gasoline supplies hit lowest on record

Midwest gasoline stockpiles fell 1.2 million barrels last week to a record-low 41 million barrels, Energy Department data released Oct. 28 showed. Tight supplies and refinery disruptions drove Great Lakes pump prices higher, with Michigan gasoline averaging $4.69 a gallon and Ohio around $4.30. Wholesale prices have retreated and Cenovus...

Michigan · 15d

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What’s Next for Bluff Road, Hammond/Three Mile & More Road Commission Projects

After nearly seven years of Bluff Road closures on Old Mission Peninsula, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission (GTCRC) is eyeing design work to stabilize the surrounding slope – key work that must be completed before the road itself can be repaired. Road commissioners discussed that and other road work Thursday, including the latest with Three Mile/Hammond and numerous projects on deck for 2027.

Grand Traverse County, MI · 17d

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Michigan Drivers, Your Insurance Might Not Cover Hitting a Deer

A deer can do thousands of dollars in damage. Depending on your coverage, that bill could be yours.

Michigan · 15d

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Could gas prices go down soon?

Michigan · 16d

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Michigan Drivers: How to Avoid Deer Collisions

Deer are crossing Michigan roads year-round, and spring through early summer brings a spike in collisions. State police say April through June sees the most vehicle-deer crashes, with another surge come fall.

Michigan · 15d

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Michigan gas prices surge 33 cents in a week as drivers feel pain at the pump

Michigan gas prices jumped 33 cents in one week as Metro Detroit drivers face nearly $5 a gallon, putting added pressure on families and businesses.

Metro Detroit, MI · 17d

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8 Magical Polar Express-Style Christmas Train Rides in Michigan for 2026

All aboard! There’s something extra magical about climbing aboard a train during the holiday season. From tiny trains traveling through twinkling lights to historic railcars pulled by legendary locomotives, Michigan families have plenty of ways to bring a little Polar Express magic to life this Christmas. We’ve rounded up...

Michigan · 19d

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MDOT Adds Dynamic Shoulder Lane To US 131 Between I-96 And Post Road Next Year

US 131 is crawling during rush hour, with traffic backed up for miles at just five miles per hour. Help's on the way though.

Michigan · 16d

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Gas Prices in Michigan Up 32 Cents From A Week Ago

With the war with Iran unresolved and elections about a week away, gas prices in Michigan jumped an average of 32 cents from a week ago, AAA reports. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.83 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 6 cents less than this time last month and $1.75 more than this time last year. In some areas of Metro Detroit, prices are hovering around $5 a gallon, including Ferndale.

Michigan · 17d