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.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Begins Road Program

The Marshall County Highway Department began its proposed 2020 Road Program this week.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Working on Limited Schedule

Marshall County Highway Department crews are working to follow the state and local guidelines when it comes to safety surrounding COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Seeks Funding to Help Close out Flood Repairs

Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the county council last week to ask for funds to help close out the repairs from the 2018 flood.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Crews Focused on Roadwork during Quiet Winter

Although snow is forecast in the area late tonight, Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters told the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday that crews have been keeping busy during this rather quiet winter season.
Continue readingThreat of Flooded Rivers, High Winds Continues

River levels are starting to rise in the local area. As of Saturday afternoon, the Kankakee River at Davis was approaching the “action stage” of nine feet, according to the National Weather Service. It’s forecast to reach moderate flood stage tomorrow, cresting at 12.5 feet.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Updates Commissioners on 2025 Call for Projects

Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters reviewed with the county commissioners what projects will be included in the 2025 INDOT Call for Projects.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Reviews Work Done in 2019

Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters gave the county council members a snapshot of what the department has been doing in 2019.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Clearing Brush after Last Week’s Storms

Marshall County Highway Department crews are working to clean up after wind storms knocked down several trees in the county.
Continue readingHighway Superintendent Alerts Public about Upcoming Change to Bridge Signage

Due to the load rating of certain bridges within Marshall County and the weight of Emergency Vehicles EV3 and EV2, particular bridges within German, Center and Green Townships will have new signage posted nearby.
Continue readingCommunity Crossings Project Funding Help Marshall County Update Roads

Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters reviewed with the county commissioners last week the number of projects that have been done furnished with Community Crossings funding.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Preparing for Winter Season

Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters told the commissioners this week that his department is wrapping up some road work before operations turn to winter preparations.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Continues with Road Work

Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters updated the commissioners this week on road work that will continue as long as the weather remains stable.
Continue readingHighway Department Continues Road Work

Marshall County Highway Department crews continue to work through this year’s road program.
Continue readingHighway Superintendent Asks for More Funds to Complete Road Program

Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the county council members for additional funds to finish the road program this year.
Continue readingMarshall County Community Crossings Projects Ongoing

One Community Crossings project is done out of the four set to occur in Marshall County’s jurisdiction this year.
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