Michigan Department of Transportation
06/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/30/2026 07:57
Washouts, water damage after heavy rains in northern Lower Peninsula
GAYLORD, Mich. - Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) personnel are evaluating significant damage to multiple trunkline routes after heavy rains damaged roadways in the northern Lower Peninsula this afternoon.
- M-66 south of East Jordan in Antrim County is closed due to a culvert failure.
- M-88 east of Eastport in Antrim County, closed due to water over the roadway.
- M-88 near Farrell Road in Antrim County, closed due to a washout.
- M-88 Near Ellsworth Road, Antrim County, closed due to washout.
- M-119 south of Good Hart, Emmet County, closed due to water over the roadway.
It is likely that other areas have received water damage. More closures may be announced as information becomes available.
Please check Michigan.gov/Drive for updated state road closures (I, M and US routes) and detour information. Drive with caution in these areas. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
MDOT personnel will develop repair plans, though no timeline is yet known.
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