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Road work to begin in Grand Traverse, Montmorency counties today

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin new road repair projects this week in Alpena, Montmorency and Grand Traverse counties. Whitmer said the projects reflect ongoing efforts to improve safety, reduce vehicle repair costs, and create good-paying jobs. By...

Montmorency County, MI · 2025-09-02
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M-32 in Montmorency, Alpena to be repaved

ALPENA — The Michigan Department of Transportation (NDOT) will begin a $3.3 million repaving project on M-32 starting Sept. 2, covering 12.6 miles from Haas Road in Montmorency County to just east of the Alpena County line. The work is expected to continue through Nov. 10 and will require...

Montmorency County, MI · 2025-08-19
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More than 100 Michigan bridges could close without new funding

As Michigan's 2025 construction season ends, MDOT warns that over 100 trunkline bridges could close by 2035 without new funding, affecting 1.8 million drivers daily.

Michigan · 2025-08-19

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MDOT invests $3.3 million in M-32 repaving project

The Michigan Department of Transportation will spend $3.3 million to repave 12.6 miles of M-32, enhancing safety and job support without tax increases.

Montmorency County, MI · 2025-08-18

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I-75/M-32 diverging diamond interchange planned in Gaylord

The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to rebuild the I-75 and M-32 interchange in Gaylord as a diverging diamond to improve traffic flow and reduce crashes. Construction is set to begin in 2026.

Gaylord, MI · 2025-08-08

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Michigan’s “Fix the Damn Roads” project continues in Oscoda, Ogemaw, and Bay counties this week

Lansing, Michigan – New infrastructure projects started this week in Oscoda, Ogemaw, and Bay counties, which is a step toward Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s promise to “fix the damn roads.” These activities are part of Michigan’s continuous statewide campaign to fix important roads and bridges. The goal is to make them safer, make the infrastructure last longer, and create jobs in the area.

Ogemaw County, MI · 2025-08-07

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M-33 project to start today; Bridges in Bay undergo repair

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road and bridge repair projects this week in several counties, including Oscoda, Ogemaw, and Bay. “By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane...

Bay County, MI · 2025-08-04

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Gaylord, MI · 2025-07-23

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MDOT: M-32 repaving project set to start July 14

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a repaving project on M-32 in Otsego and Montmorency counties on Monday, July 14. The $4.3 million project will include milling and repaving 17 miles from east of Hayes Road in Gaylord to east of Meridian Line Road in Vienna. It will not include a section of M-32 from Turtle Lake Road to McCoy Road and Rowan Avenue to Finnegan Road, which was previously resurfaced in 2021. According to MDOT officials, the work will require daytime single-lane closures with traffic regulators. Along with repaving, there will be new pavement markings and rumble strips. The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 3. This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: MDOT: M-32 repaving project set to start July 14

Montmorency County, MI · 2025-07-08

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State to replace section of M-65 in Presque Isle

ALPENA – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $1.1 million to resurface approximately 4.4 miles of M-65, stretching from Grand Lake Highway to US-23 in Presque Isle County. The project, located near the community of Posen, is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 7 and is expected...

Presque Isle County, MI · 2025-07-03

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Road work to being in Otsego, Montmorency counties

GAYLORD — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $4.3 million to mill and repave 17 miles of M-32, stretching from east of Hayes Road in Gaylord to east of Meridian Line Road in Vienna. The project does not include the segment from Turtle Lake Road to McCoy...

Montmorency County, MI · 2025-07-02

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Marine Highway Program expanded by 848 miles

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Thursday a major expansion of the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP), designating 848 additional miles of navigable waterways and approving 14 new route sponsors, including several in the Great Lakes region. The USMHP, administered by the DOT's Maritime Administration (Marad), provides competitive...

2025-07-10

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Road work begins in Iosco, Mackinac, Alpena and Presque Isle counties

NORTHERN MICHIGAN – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road and bridge repair projects this week across several counties, including Mackinac, Iosco, Presque Isle, and Alpena. “Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping...

Alpena County, MI · 2025-05-27

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M-65 paving project to start

HALE – Roadwork is slated to begin in Iosco County May 27. According to a statement from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $900,020 to resurface 3.5 miles of M-65 in Iosco County, stretching from just north of Pine Acres Road to just south of Kings Corner Road.

Iosco County, MI · 2025-05-15

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Orange barrel season opens on Michigan roads

LANSING —The Department of Transportation has begun road and bridge repairs in various Michigan counties. They began April 14 in Muskegon, Otsego, Berrien, Manistee, Chippewa and Emmet counties. The state is anticipating repairs on 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges this season, according to MDOT. These projects...

Muskegon County, MI · 2025-04-28

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Interactive map shows road clearing progress after ice storm in Northern MI

It's been nearly two weeks since a historic ice storm left massive debris, power outages and more throughout Northern Michigan.

Michigan · 2025-04-10

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Otsego County Road Commission says roads are passable following ice storm

GAYLORD — The Otsego County Road Commission is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of over 900 miles of roads, and the agency's managing director said all of the county's all-season roads are now passable following the March 29-30 ice storm. "We are in the process of cleaning up road right-of-ways. This will take some time because it will involve hauling material away and mulching material," said Kirk Harrier of the road commission (OCRC). More: How to help: Donation options for ice storm relief, recovery in Northern Michigan More: PHOTOS: Ice storm aftermath in Northern Michigan Harrier said the...

Otsego County, MI · 2025-04-08

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I-75 business loop project in Gaylord set to resume April 14

GAYLORD — The Michigan Department of Transportation will resume decorative lighting and streetscape work on the I-75 business loop (South Otsego Avenue) in Gaylord starting on Monday, April 14. The work will take place from Wisconsin Avenue and Grandview Boulevard to the south I-75 interchange at Exit 279. The work includes new plantings, watering and cultivating, along with decorative lighting installation. It will also include new Americans with Disabilities Act sidewalk ramps and new pedestrian and cyclist pathways. According to MDOT, the project will require outside lane closures with traffic shifts and shoulder closures. The estimated end date for the work is June 1. This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: I-75 business loop project in Gaylord set to resume April 14

Gaylord, MI · 2025-04-11

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Long lines form at Gaylord gas stations as residents rush to fill up cars and generators

OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - There are just a few gas stations open in Otsego County, and people are scrambling to get gas and food. At the Marathon gas station in Gaylord, traffic was lined down South Otsego Avenue and Johnson Road, with residents waiting to get gasoline to fill their cars and generators.

Otsego County, MI · 2025-03-31

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Road commission urges caution as freezing rain expected in Alpena County

ALPENA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Preparations for a weekend of severe weather are also underway on the east side of the state. Weekend weather:Several northern Michigan counties under ice storm warning until Saturday night. The Alpena County Road Commission said crews are prepared Friday for the storm that could bring...

Alpena County, MI · 2025-03-29