ISHPEMING, Mich. (WZMQ) – A portion of road in the City of Ishpeming is temporarily blocked off after city officials say a brick storm water pipe collapsed.
Second St. between High St. and North St. is closed. Residents are asked to avoid the area.
In a statement, city manager Craig Cugini said the city is assessing how it’s going to impact the roadway and remainder of the line.
The full statement can be seen below:
“A large brick storm water pipe collapsed, which has closed Second Street between High Street and North Street. The area is closed off, and we ask that people avoid the area. We are currently assessing how it is going to impact the roadway, as well as the remainder of the line. The City has already engaged with engineers and contractors to determine repairs and availability, which will be complicated by the upcoming rain forecast for the area. We will share more through City channels as we learn more.”
