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Popular U.P. trail damaged in 2018 flood to reopen later this year
Updated May 10, 2021;
Posted May 10, 2021
Significant washout damage is shown at one location along the Houghton to Chassell rail-trail in Houghton County. Work on repairs is scheduled to begin this week and will continue through August.Provided by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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HOUGHTON COUNTY, MI – A popular Upper Peninsula rail-trail that was significantly damaged during a historic flood three years ago is expected to reopen later this year after repairs.
Final reconstruction work on the Houghton to Chassell rail-trail in Houghton County begins this week. The non-motorized, 6.4-mile-long trail has been closed since the June 2018 flood; it will remain closed until at least August. Most of the trail runs alongside Portage Lake.
DNR to begin repair work on Houghton to Chassell rail-trail in Houghton County
DNR to begin repair work on Houghton to Chassell rail-trail in Houghton County
Contact: Ron Yesney, 906-236-2602 or John Pepin, 906-226-1352 Agency: Natural Resources
May 6, 2021
Crews are set to begin work next week along the Houghton to Chassell rail-trail, repairing significant damage incurred during historic flooding that took place in the area in June 2018. The popular non-motorized trail has been closed since the flooding and will remain closed until at least August as reconstruction activities continue.
Work will take place at six sites, including repair of a bridge over the Pilgrim River and replacement of five culverts located between the Michigan Technological University golf course and Old U.S. 41 in Chassell.