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SEASONAL INFO

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The Iron County Road Commission announces:

  • EFFECTIVE 6:00 AM, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, Spring Road Restrictions will be LIFTED on ALL roads within Iron County
  • EFFECTIVE MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026, -AMASA UPDATES:  Maki Rd., from the Hemlock bridge to Bates-Amasa Rd., Park City Rd. at the Hemlock River and Spruce St. from Hwy 141 to River Lane remain closed at this time.  There is currently no timeline for reopening due to flooding and damage.

The Iron County Road Commission primarily uses this webpage, email distribution, and the local paper (Reporter) and radio (WIKB) to announce updates. Announcements include road restrictions, road closures/maintenance, emergency/safety info, and may also include miscellaneous updates as needed.

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You can also call our office at 906-265-6686 to make the request.

Seasonal road restrictions policy
Roads Restricted During Seasonal Restriction Period

The spring road restriction period usually lasts around 63 days. The road restriction period has started as early as January 31 and has ended as late as June 1.

Historical road restriction information

2026 Iron County Primary Road Projects

 

Hagerman Lake Rd.-HMA Reconstruction

  • Beginning 5100′ east of the intersection of Ottawa Lake Rd. and West Brule Lake Rd. (located approximately 3.0 miles north of the M-73/ Hagerman Lake Rd. intersection, located approximately 6.5 miles south of the US-2/ M-73 intersection in iron River) and extending southerly 5050 feet to East Brule Rd.
    • Contractor: Pitlick & Wick

Channing Rd.-HMA Overlay

  • Location 1-Beginning approximately 1625′ north of Channing Rd./ Way Dam Rd. and extending northerly 1340′.
  • Location 2- Beginning 60′ west of the Channing Rd./ Phelan Rd. intersection and extending westerly 660′.
    • Contractor: Bacco Construction

County Rd 424 PH8 & PH9-Culvert Replacements

  • Beginning at Rysberg Dr. and ending at the Alpha Village limits, 465 feet of culvert will be replaced, across six sites.
    • Contractor: Iron County Road Commission
A culvert waiting to be constructed.

2026 MDOT Construction

 

US-2, Airport Rd. to the WI state line

  • Project includes asphalt crushing, shaping and resurfacing, drainage improvements, guardrail, signs and pavement markings on approx. 2 miles of US-2.
  • Tentative project timeline of May through October 2026.
  • Motorists should expect travel delays, with single lane closures with temporary traffic signals.

US-2 from West US-141 to Urban Ave.

  • Project includes pavement milling, paver placed surface seal, 41 drainage structure repairs and pavement markings  on apprpox. 1.64 miles of US-2.
  • Tentative project start date of June 2026.
  • Motorists should expect traffic delays.
    Excavator digging in a construction zone.

    Work zone safety is EVERYONE’S responsibility. Help protect the lives of road workers by following these simple safe driving tips:

    •  Expect changes – Work zone speed limits are usually reduced. Traffic patterns may shift, and workers, vehicles or equipment may enter the roadway unexpectedly.
    • Minimize distractions – Avoid using cell phones or engaging in other distracting activities. Lives are at stake.
    • Obey workers and signs – Road crews and signage are in place to guide traffic safely. Follow all instructions to merge, slow down or stop.
    • Don’t speed or tailgate – Fines are doubled for speeding in Michigan work zones. Slow down and maintain a safe following distance.
    •  Pay attention – Traffic may slow, stop or change lanes unexpectedly. Watch for brake lights and be prepared to react.
    • Work occurs at all hours of the day – Don’t assume because it’s evening the signs don’t matter.
    • Be patient and calm – Work zones are necessary to improve roads and make future travel safer and smoother.
    Work zone crash statistics

    2026 Iron County Local Road Projects

     

    Bates Township

    Forsberg Rd.-Gravel

    • Beginning approximately at a point 200′ south of Forsberg Rd./ Little Finland Cuttoff Rd. and extending 3,200′ northerly.
      • Contractor: Bacco Construction

    Little Finland Rd.-Gravel

    • Beginning approximately 60′ north of the intersection of Little Finland Rd. and Demboski Rd. and extending 2,500′ north.
      • Contractor: Bacco Construction

    Rogers Ave.-HMA Reconstruction

    • Beginning approximately at the pavement joint of Rogers Ave. and US2, extending south 300′ to First St.
      • Contractor: Bacco Construction

    Lane closure on a busy road due to maintenance signs detour traffic temporary street work orange lighted arrow, barrels, and cones.

    2026 Iron County Local Road Projects

     

    Stambaugh Township

    Brule River Rd.-Gravel, incl. ditching, culverts and rip rap

    • Beginning approximately 2,631’west of Ranch Rd./ Brule River Rd., approximately 0.5 miles west of M189 and extending west 819′.
      • Contractor: Bacco Construction

    Forestview Dr.-Gravel

    • Beginning approximately just south of the Forestview Dr. and Ottawa Lake Rd. and extending southerly 4,000′.
      • Contractor: Pitlick & Wick

    Cataldo Dr.-HMA Overlay

    • Beginning approximately (stop sign) 60′ east of Cataldo Dr./ Marinello Rd., approximately 0.25 miles south of M73 and extending easterly 3,600′.
      • Contractor: Bacco Construction