Thats according to a spokesman for the Michigan Department of Transportation, which has a $23 million plan to repair the drawbridge as well as four other bridges on U.S. 31 and M-104 in northern Ottawa County. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The bridge, which opens for boat traffic on the Grand River, is stuck open. A blaze ripped through the roof of the vacant Haven Bridge pub on Wednesday, March 24, leaving it decimated and causing widespread disruption in the town. (MLive File Photo). Bascule is from the French word meaning "see-saw." The Bridge Operator rarely hears boat horns on the west side because 6 lanes of fast traffic usually drown out the horns. -Seventh Street will be closed at Madison Avenue. Bawburgh - Church Street - closed for emergency bridge repairs - 31 January 2022 until further notice (pdf - 450kb) Bramerton - Surlingham Lane Trod - constructing new trod footway - 20. The closure of southbound U.S. 31 over the Grand River, in red, during the early morning hours of Feb. 25 and Feb. 26 will result in a long detour, in green. GRAND HAVEN, MI -- A draw bridge is malfunctioning in Ottawa County, causing traffic on a freeway to be halted. On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-26, southbound U.S. 31/Beacon Boulevard between M-104 and Adams Street will be fully closed from midnight to 4 a.m. GRAND HAVEN, Mich. Traffic interruptions can be expected to resume in Grand Haven and Spring Lake as the Michigan Department of Transportation continues its project to repair six bridges on. HOST TO 6 LANES OF TRAFFIC & ABOUT 62,000 VEHICLES DAILY. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Operators dial down to Channel 14 to converse with the boaters. A virtual public meeting is planned for next week to take public input on a $22.8 million bridge project set for 2021-22 in the area of U.S. 31 and M-104, which connects Grand Haven, Spring Lake . -Southbound Pine Street will have a reduced lane from Third Street to the southbound U.S. 31 ramp. Ottawa County property taxes expected to go up at highest rate in 30 years, Wanted: Camper who wants to earn some extra cash while basking on northern Muskegon County lake, Historic Great Lakes lighthouse may host summer camp for teens to learn the trades. Temporary closures will be required from Monday, June 13, to Thursday, June 16. The work is part of a $24 million multi-year project to repair and improve six bridges at the U.S. 31/M-104 interchange in Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg. GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) The US-31 drawbridge near Grand Haven will be closed intermittently overnight this week as crews test the bridge. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The bridge was built in 1958 replacing a wooden swing bridge. The road surface is made up of wooden bricks which have come up making the road impassable. Press Esc to cancel. The 130-year-old bridge closed in April 2020 to undergo $24 million worth of renovations. The Michigan Department of Transportation. The B1141 North Quay, Acle New Road, Fuller's Hill and the A47 are all experiencing lots of traffic. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Michigans Adventure claims water park is a swimming pool, remains open despite shutdown order, Whitmer extends coronavirus state of emergency through Friday, Sept. 4, Perseids meteor shower: Best days to view weather-wise, and what to expect. The work is part of a $24 million multi-year project to repair and improve the drawbridge on U.S. 31 and five other bridges at the U.S. 31/M-104 interchange in Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg. As of 10:37 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, both north- and southbound US-31 are closed at the Bascule Bridge in Grand Haven. "This bridge connects neighborhoods," said Fair Haven Heights resident Ed Ozyck. It took me, from Robins Road to . Beginning late this year, the city plans to begin rehabilitation of the bridge, expected to take up to two years, which means. The northbound pedestrian walkway crossing the south channel of the Grand River in Grand Haven will temporarily close Monday, March 29 through Saturday, May 1. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The US-31 northbound pedestrian walkway closure is only one of several upcoming pathway closures from fall through 2022. Pedestrian access over the bridge will be maintained, except on nights when bridge test lifts are planned, but free shuttle buses will be provided for . -Ramp to southbound U.S. 31 will be closed with traffic detoured via northbound U.S. 31 and Van Wagoner. HP10 9TY. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. However, the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety announced that tomorrow a repair crew will troubleshoot the malfunction tomorrow morning. The work is part of a $24 million multi-year project. M231 has been flowing pretty good and its a pretty good alternative route to US-31.. Ottawa County Central Dispatch says the drawbridge began having issues just before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Increased auto traffic and deferred maintenance throughout the Great Depression required a renovation. A Gannett Company. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Editors' Code of Practice. Muskegon. Grand Haven Bridge closing Monday morning The bridge is currently open to traffic and will stay open until crews being troubleshooting on Monday morning. -- The Grand Haven drawbridge over the Grand River is closed until further notice. Work this winter includes mechanical and electrical work as well as bridge coating, according to information from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The entire project is a $24 million renovation of bridges built in the 1950s and 60s, Richard said. The problem was first reported at about 11.20am this morning and it has caused the westbound lane towards Gorleston to be closed. -Ramp from Pine Street/M-104 to southbound U.S. 31 will be closed. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. HP10 9TY. -Access to Harbor Island and Adams Street will be closed. ", This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The bridge will be closed to both drivers and pedestrians between . HP10 9TY. On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-26, southbound U.S. 31/Beacon Boulevard between M-104 and Adams Street will be fully closed from midnight to 4 a.m. Repairs to the bridge's road surface will take place until January 25, from 8pm to 6am. When the vintage 1898 swing bridge, which has been closed now for 18 months while its inner workings got a $28 million overhaul, reopens at 7 a.m. Jan. 18, it will be more like a pleasant dream: it's reopening a couple of months early and a bit under budget. Pedestrian and emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout. The bridge was closed around 10:30 a.m. and reopened close to 1 p.m., according to various media reports. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. ", This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The swing span is. The Grand Haven drawbridge is currently stuck due to a bridge malfunction that occurred Saturday morning. There is heavy congestion on Great Yarmouth roads following the bridge closure (Image: Archant). Editors' Code of Practice. GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) The US-31 drawbridge in Grand Haven has opened back up after it closed for a short time Wednesday due to a mechanical problem. Box 30050, Lansing, 48909. After that, only the far-east lane of northbound U.S. 31 will be closed. contact the editor here. Grand Haven ups party vibe with downtown street closure all summer, Parties in the Park announces dates for its free downtown Muskegon parties, New $4M Muskegon Rescue Mission building to house agency services, child care, training. That starts the clock for the 610 calendar days that the contractor has to get the job completed, without. Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg START DATE: Monday, March 22, 2021 ESTIMATED END DATE: June 2023 PROJECT DETAILS: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will improve six bridges at the US-31/M-104 interchange in Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg. The 25-mile marked detour will take motorists. Major work to upgrade Great Yarmouth's Haven Bridge starts today. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can A virtual public meeting, where specifics will be discussed, is planned for 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. -Traffic will be reduced to two lanes between Jackson Street and M-104 and to one lane between M-104 and Third Street. The updates include replacing decks, repairing steel and beams, and more under a $24 million multi-year project through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). To minimise inconvenience the road will close overnight from 8pm to 6am. The Grand Haven Drawbridge operates from March 15 through December 15 each year. GRAND HAVEN, MI Bridge construction in the Grand Haven area is ramping up again with overnight highway closures that will require a long detour this weekend. Also impacted by the construction will be some travel on M-104 as well as local streets, according to a notice from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. All rights reserved (About Us). More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). public events). In addition to the drawbridge, work will be done on the southbound U.S. 31 bridge decks over Third Street and M-104 and the southbound U.S. 31 bridge approach over the south Spring Lake Channel. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. New Haven's vintage-1898 Grand Avenue Bridge, which connects the Fair Haven Heights and Fair Haven neighborhoods, will reopen on Jan. 18, 2022, following a $28 million reconstruction project a couple of months early and under budget. Follow him on Twitter @arpanlobo. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. There is a diversion in place via the B1141 North Quay, the A149 Acle New Road, the A47 via Breydon Bridge, and the A1243 Pasteur Road. Bascule is from the French word meaning "see-saw.". Richard said the closure of the pathway marks the beginning of flexible closures that will effect local traffic, especially as US-31 will have lane closures. To minimise disruption while work is underway the bridge will remain open to road traffic and pedestrians, apart from on a limited number of overnight and evening closure dates. GRAND HAVEN, MI Work on a handful of bridges in the Grand Haven and Tri-Cities area is underway and closures are set begin on US-31. Drivers are facing heavy delays in Great Yarmouth after Haven Bridge was forced to close because of damage to its road surface. This is unlike most draw bridges in Michigan. The project spans through July 2023. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The bridge had been malfunctioning and . Bridge Road and Haven Bridge in Great Yarmouth will be closed for up to 48 hours following a dramatic fire. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Dec 17, 2021. The 25-mile marked detour will take motorists east on M-104/Savidge/Cleveland streets, south on M-231 and west on M-45 and back north U.S. 31. The conference ID is 747 020 744#. Roadworks are also ongoing at Yarmouth's second river crossing, Breydon Bridge, but the council has said it is in discussions with National Highways to postpone the works there. NEW HAVEN The Grand Avenue Bridge will be getting a makeover. LOCAL STREETS - CITY OF GRAND HAVEN Northbound 7th Street access to NB US-31 will be closed. -The ramp to eastbound M-104 will be closed with a detour routing traffic via the Third Street interchange. Read more about the Bascule Bridge below. The drawbridge will not be operational for marine traffic until May 1. Re-balancing the bridge was a very large task and took careful consideration. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Traffic is being diverted to Breydon Bridge - where separate roadworks have been scheduled - causing a bottleneck in this area. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please GRAND HAVEN, MI Work on a handful of bridges in the Grand Haven and Tri-Cities area is underway and closures are set begin on US-31. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please In March, officials began construction work on the bridge, includingdeck replacement, painting, steel repairs, joint replacement, beam repair and other improvements. Great Yarmouth Council has warned this will likely cause disruption to drivers around the town. There are also closures at the 3rd Street and M-104 exits. Relays and wirings were replaced, and MDOT officials conducted 10 successful test openings Sunday evening. -The exit ramp from southbound U.S. 31 to Third Street will be converted to an all-way stop. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. MDOT . Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The work is being carried out by Norfolk County Council's Community and Environmental Services Department and its contractors. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2021 and continue through fall 2022. The Grand Haven Bascule Bridge is the only bridge that spans the navigable waterway of the Grand River for nearly 16 miles. One lane of Haven Bridge in Great Yarmouth was closed over the weekend after the road surface was damaged. To minimise inconvenience the road will close overnight from 8pm to 6am. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. All rights reserved (About Us). Eastbound Jackson Street will have all lanes open.. NEW HAVEN The city announced that the Grand Avenue Bridge in Fair Haven will close for construction Monday, allowing for "significant structural improvements." The bridge is expected to. -Access from northbound Seventh to northbound U.S. 31 will be closed. Contact reporter Arpan Lobo at [email protected]. On just it's second day, a massive construction project. Haven Bridge on the A1243 in Great Yarmouth will see the road close overnight from 8pm to 6am between October 31 and November 13 as the bridge is tested once work to upgrade it is complete.

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