Emmet County Road Commission

08/27/2026

***ROAD NOW OPEN***

Road Closed: Wednesday, August 27th starting at 7:00 a.m.

Levering Rd between Valley Rd and Canby Rd

Detour will be in effect. Closed for the day, will advise when completed.

08/25/2026

***UPDATE: OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED***

🚨 FOUND 🚨

A pair of pink-framed children’s glasses were found on State Road near Lightfoot Road.

If they belong to you, please call our office at 231-347-8142 x 0 to claim them.

08/20/2026

Lane Closure: Brutus Rd from US-31 to Culp Rd

Road construction is expected to start today 08/20/26.

Please expect lane closures and possible delays while work is underway. Motorists are encouraged to use caution, slow down, and follow all posted traffic control.

08/19/2026

08/12/2026

***UPDATED: ROAD IS OPEN AS OF 08/12 3:00PM***

Road Closed: Wednesday, August 12th starting at 7:00 a.m.

E Van Rd between Nichols Rd and Orchard Rd

Detour will be in effect. Closed for the day for culvert replacement. Will advise when completed.

08/03/2026

***UPDATED: ROAD IS OPEN AS OF 4:05PM***

Road Closed: Tuesday, August 4th starting at 7:00 a.m.

Levering Rd between Valley Rd and Canby Rd

Detour will be in effect. Closed for the day for culvert replacement. Will advise when completed.

07/15/2026

***UPDATE 07/16 @ 9:00am - DUE TO THE CURRENT AIR QUALITY, THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MONDAY 07/20

⚠️ Traffic Advisory – Thursday, July 16 ⚠️

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, there will be a shoulder closure on M-119 between Powell Road and Johan's Burger Express/Marathon Gas Station while work is being completed.

The closure may affect access to the bike path at times and traffic will be stopped periodically to allow crews to complete their work safely.

Please use caution when traveling through the area and follow any posted signs and directions from workers.

07/01/2026

🚧 Holiday Weekend Alert: Seasonal Roads 🚧

As you head out this holiday weekend, please use extra caution when traveling on seasonal roads. Several seasonal roads have been washed out or damaged due to the heavy flooding we received earlier this week.

Please use extra caution, especially in the following townships:
• Center Township
• Friendship Township
• Maple River Township
• McKinley Township
• Pleasantview Township
• Readmond Township

Please drive with caution throughout the county. Be alert for downed trees, fallen branches, shoulder washouts, standing water, and other debris that may still be present on roadways.

Barricades and road closure signs are in place for your safety. Please respect all closures and never drive around barricades or through flooded or damaged roadways.

Slow down and stay alert. Your cooperation will help keep everyone safe while our crews continue making repairs.

06/30/2026

🚨 CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES 🚨

Updated as of 07/01/26 at 3:30 p.m.

Barricades and road closure signs are there for your safety, please respect them.

Please drive with caution throughout the county. Be alert for downed trees, branches, shoulder washouts and other debris that may still be present on roadways.

The following road sections are currently closed. Please seek an alternate route. This list will be updated as conditions change.

- M119: between Robinson Rd & Stutsmanville Rd (Local Traffic Only)
- M119: between S Lamkin/Ball Hill & Middle Village
- M119: between Division Rd & Island View Drive
- M119: between Stutsmanville Rd & Terpening Rd
- Lower Shore Dr: between Windemere Dr & S. Lake Shore Dr

Residents on Lower Shore Drive can reach their homes via the northern section of Lower Shore Drive, accessed from M-119.

For up-to-date information on M-119 closures and detours:
https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map

06/30/2026

***Update: Phone service and internet service has been restored as on late 06/30/2026, thank you for your patience***

Our office was impacted by yesterday’s storm and is currently without internet and phone service.

We have limited access to check voicemails and emails. If you need assistance, please leave us a voicemail, Facebook message or email us at [email protected], and we will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore service.