Westbound traffic on U.S. 30 in Marshall County will be closed for emergency road repairs just east of State Road 331. The closure began Tuesday afternoon.
Continue readingFlood Warning Extended in Marshall County, Additional Roads Closed
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Yellow River at Plymouth until Tuesday afternoon (June 29).
Continue readingMarshall County Road Crews Work to Clear Debris from Weekend Storms
Crews from the Marshall County Highway Department worked Monday to clear debris off of roads from weekend storms.
Continue readingRoad Work Continues in Marshall County
Marshall County road crews continue to work on roads listed in this year’s road program.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department to Begin Work on Road Program
The Marshall County Highway Department’s 2021 road program is underway. Crews will be working on Rose Road between 12th and 14th Roads beginning Thursday. Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said drivers should anticipate road closures and delays in that area.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Road Program
The Marshall County Council members reviewed an additional appropriation request from Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters Monday morning that would put funding toward the 2021 Road Program.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Support Funding for Preventative Bridge Maintenance
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the commissioners last week to support a request to the Marshall County Council to appropriate funds for bridge preventative maintenance.
Continue readingMailbox Policy Approved by Marshall County Commissioners
The Marshall County Commissioners looked at a Marshall County Highway Department policy Monday that outlines the procedure of damaged mailboxes during an event when snow plows are dispatched to clear roads.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent to Request Additional Funding for Road Repairs
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the commissioners for support this week for additional funding for road repairs.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent, Commissioners Discuss Mailbox Damage
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters and the Marshall County Commissioners will soon work together to finalize a document that outlines protocols when it comes to damaged mailboxes in the winter.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Outlines Plan of Action during Winter Storm
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said crews will be working to clear and treat roads as much as possible during this winter storm (February 15-16).
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Warns Drivers of Slick Roads
The Marshall County Highway Department is warning drivers of slick roads and drifting snow. In an update Friday morning, Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said falling temperatures overnight caused the snow to turn to slush and freeze.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners Discuss Jail, Road Funding in Work Session
The Marshall County Commissioners and Council members met in a work session Thursday morning to discuss funding operations at the Marshall County Jail and a more robust road program.
Continue readingCulvert Pipe Replacement to Close Marshall County Road until Friday
The installation of an aluminum box culvert on 7B Road at the Elmer Seltenright Ditch east of Michigan Road in Marshall County will require the road to be closed to all traffic through Friday, December 4.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Using Millings to Maximize Paving Dollars
The Marshall County Highway Department is using asphalt millings off of state highway projects to make a compound to pave a few county roads this summer.
Continue readingDowned Trees Close Roads, Residents Warned to Avoid Fallen Power Lines
The local area is cleaning up after Monday’s storm. The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency is warning motorists not to drive around barricades and road closed signs. Residents are also asked not to try to remove limbs with power lines in them, due to the risk of electrocution.
Continue readingNorth Michigan Road Project Completion Expected Mid-August
The road construction project on North Michigan Road north of Plymouth is expected to be done in by the end of next week, if all goes well.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department to Operate on Adjusted Summer Hours
Employees at the Marshall County Highway Department will start working four, 10-hour days during the summer months.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Proceeding with Projects
Marshall County Highway Department crews are working on reclaiming roads, but Superintendent Jason Peters told the commissioners this week that they’re not going to be aggressive with the 2020 Road Program this year.
Continue readingNo Layoffs Expected at Marshall County Highway Department
The Marshall County Commissioners stressed that there will be no layoffs at the Marshall County Highway Department.
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