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ALERT - Flooding closes parts of US-41, M-26, M-203 in Houghton County
Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 06/17/2018 09:04 AM EDT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018
CONTACT: Dan Weingarten, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-4809
weingartend@michigan.gov
Flooding closes parts of US-41, M-26, M-203
June 17, 2018 - - Heavy rains and flooding in Houghton County have forced several road closures this morning:
- US-41 between Chassell and Houghton has suffered multiple washouts. US-41 is closed at the Pilgrim River Bridge.
- M-203 is closed at Brooks Road due to multiple washouts.
- M-26 is closed in Hubbell near Dover Creek due to washouts.
- M-26 is closed near the Mont Ripley ski hill.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently evaluating the roadways that have been closed and planning detours or potential reopening. MDOT will continue to evaluate the situation as rain in the area continues. More information will be released as it becomes available.
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