Work on the Houghton-Hancock Bridge this winter is expected to cause few traffic challenges.
City Manager Eric Waara told the Houghton City Council last night that the Michigan Department of Transportation’s upcoming repair plans will likely include some single lane closures, and a limited number of lifts…
Waara said there may be several extended overnight lifts in January. Lifts could also disrupt snowmobile traffic a bit, because the snow that’s placed on the lower level to allow machines to cross would need to be removed…
Waara noted that Houghton’s expanded Ladies Night promotion begins this afternoon…
Waara said that Houghton’s downtown businesses have made great strides in finding ways to operate safely during the pandemic…
Last night’s meeting was chaired by Robert Backon, who was re-elected mayor at the council’s organizational meeting Tuesday. It was also the first full meeting for new council members Virginia Cole, Joan Suits and Brian Irizarry.