MDOT reports additional road closures after heavy rains in northern Lower Peninsula

GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has updated the list of state trunkline routes in Antrim and Emmet counties affected by recent severe weather in the northern Lower Peninsula. Personnel are evaluating the damage to these routes and will be developing repair plans, though no timeline is yet known. More closures may be announced as information becomes available.

Antrim County

• M-66 is closed over Lilak Creek south of East Jordan due to a culvert failure.
• M-88 is closed at Wilkinson Creek east of Eastport due to a washout.
• M-88 is closed at Coulter Creek west of Ellsworth Road due to washouts. M-88 traffic should follow a posted detour from Ellsworth Road north to Atwood Road west to US-31.

Emmet County

• M-119 has water damage at Middle Village Road. Drivers are advised to avoid the intersection.
• M-119 is closed just south of Middle Village Road due to a washout.
• M-119 is closed at Devil's Elbow due to a washout.
• M-119 is closed north of South Lamkin Road due to a washout
• M-119 is closed at Horseshoe Bend due to a washout.

"The rain events we experienced in this area Sunday night into Monday were extreme," said MDOT North Region Associate Region Engineer Bill Wahl. "These were not conditions the roads were designed for when they were built decades ago."

The public is encouraged to check Michigan.gov/Drive for updated state road closures (I, M and US routes) and detour information. Drive with caution in these areas. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.