 tunnel of trees (photo by Ami Woods) |
from M-Live
The popular 22-mile stretch of M-119 in Emmett County, Michigan, often called the Tunnel of Trees has suffered significant damage in the recent heavy rains. The route is popular for sightseers and bicyclists as it closely follows the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Up to six inches of rain fell in a very short window of time this past month, and drainage structures were overwhelmed.
The following sections are severely affected:
• M-119 at Middle Village Drive: MDOT advises avoiding this area, but it remains open
• Just south of Middle Village Drive: Closed due to a washout
• Devil’s Elbow: Closed due to a washout
• M-119 at South Lamkin Road: Closed due to a washout
• Horseshoe Bend: Closed due to a washout
All the above places are concentrated in a small area between Middle Village Drive and Stutsmanville Road.
A section just south of Stutsmanville road has been closed since April, and has been named the "southern slope failure." And at Division Road between Good Hart and Cross Village a washout has closed another section since April.
The Federal govenment has pledged $32 million in disaster relief to help with repairs.
See Detroit Free Press
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