MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The City of Marquette has announced that several roadways will be closed for a portion of this week due to the UP200 and Midnight Run sled dog races.
The following streets will be closed to motor vehicles on the dates listed:
Thursday, February 12
– 10:30 p.m. – Washington Street from Front Street to Lakeshore Boulevard
Friday, February 13
– 5:00 a.m. – Washington Street from Front Street to Sixth Street.
– 7:00 a.m. – Fifth Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic).
– 7:00 a.m. – Fourth Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic).
– 1:00 p.m. – Lakeshore Boulevard from Mattson Park to Baraga Avenue (closed to through traffic)
– 5:00 p.m. – Lakeshore Boulevard from Baraga Avenue to U.S. 41 (closed to through traffic)
– 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – The northbound lane of S. Lake Street from U.S. 41 to Hampton Street
– 5:15 p.m. – Front Street from Baraga Avenue to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic)
– 5:45 p.m. – Third Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic)
A detour route around the closure areas will utilize Baraga Avenue, Seventh Street, and Bluff Street. The street closures will remain in effect until 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14. Pedestrian access will be allowed throughout all the street closure areas.
