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Washout Forces Closure of M-119’s Tunnel of Trees in Emmet County

Heavy rain plus rapid snowmelt weakened the lakeshore route.

Overview

  • Emmet County deputies reported a washout on the scenic stretch between Good Hart and Cross Village, with MDOT listing both directions closed from Pike Road to Division Road.
  • Authorities said the highway will remain closed until further notice and urged drivers to take alternate routes.
  • A separate segment of M-119 near Terpening and Stutsmanville roads was also shut because of debris.
  • The National Weather Service kept a flood watch in place through Wednesday morning as rain speeds up melting from the mid-March snowstorm.
  • Rising water near the Cheboygan Lock and Dam underscores broader stress on roads and waterways across northern Lower Michigan.