EWEN, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Michigan Department of Transportation reopened M-28 in Ewen after closing it for flooding on the Ontonagon River.
Both lanes are now open between Elm St. and Choate Rd.
ORIGINAL REPORT (Thursday, April 13):
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) anticipates closing M-28 at the bridge over the South Branch of the Ontonagon River in Ewen shortly after 1 p.m. today, April 13, due to flooding from spring runoff.
M-28 will be open to local traffic only between US-45 and M-64. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via US-2 and US-45, with the detour reversed for westbound traffic. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. No local road detour routes are available.
There is currently no estimate for the duration of this closure. MDOT will continue to provide updates, or check MiDrive for closure information.
