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First round of M-26 repairs in Houghton wrapping up, more repairs planned

HOUGHTON, Mich. - The first round of emergency repairs on M-26 south of Canal Road in Houghton is planned to be finished Friday, Aug. 1. Lanes on M-26 have been closed due to pavement damage caused by recent heavy rainfall.

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

A second round of repairs, including relining and partially replacing a damaged culvert, concrete paving and curb work, will be let for bids soon. That work is expected to begin in mid- to late August and be completed in early to mid-October.  

Motorists should continue to drive cautiously in the area and expect possible lane closures and traffic shifts.

MDOT will update the public on the repair timeline as more information becomes available.

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