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Lane closures on M-26 in Houghton for storm sewer, culvert repairs

July 24, 2025

HOUGHTON, Mich. - Two lanes of M-26 south of Canal Road in Houghton have been closed due to pavement damage after recent heavy rainfall.

Contractors for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be working in the area to repair a storm sewer that failed due to excessive storm runoff.

Lanes closures will be in place until repairs can be made on the storm sewer and a nearby culvert. Crews plan to keep at least one lane open in each direction on M-26 during repairs.

Motorists should drive cautiously in the area and expect traffic shifts and possible congestion due to these emergency lane closures.

The initial work is expected to take a week or more.  MDOT will update the public on the full timeline for repairs as more information becomes available.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Superior Region

Media Contact:

Dan Weingarten

MDOT Superior Region Media Representative

WeingartenD@Michigan.gov

906-250-4809

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