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Spring trail grading on ORV C route in Ely, Humboldt townships has begun

NEGAUNEE – The Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources ORV sponsor for C route from Negaunee to Republic. Grading and gravel work began on June 1 in Ely and Humboldt townships. Work is expected to be completed within two weeks. People using ...

Whitmer makes appointments to boards, commissions 

MARQUETTE — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week announced appointments to a number of state boards and commissions, including the Michigan Community Service Commission, to which a pair of Upper Peninsula residents were appointed • Zosia Eppensteiner, of Marquette, is the chief executive ...

Lane closures for UP bridge inspections June 5-11

HOUGHTON — Crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation will be performing routine bridge inspections on structures in the Upper Peninsula from June 5-11. The inspections will require intermittent closures. The following closures are scheduled for the inspections. The work is ...

M-28 shoulder work in Chippewa County starts June 8

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $2.9 million for shoulder widening on M-28 from M-221 to I-75 in Chippewa County, extending the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. The project also includes resurfacing the carpool lot ...

Marquette County Road 456 closed

SKANDIA — The Marquette County Road Commission has closed Marquette County Road 456 in Skandia Township, approximately one-quarter of a mile west of US 41 until further notice. The closure is due to a culvert failure.