RoadsWednesday, November 11
Marquette planners approve the Division Street rebuild from Genesee Street to Joliet Road
The Daily Marquette team
If you use Division Street, a rebuild is coming. The Marquette City Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the project. The plan narrows the road, removes parking from one side and adds a separated path for walkers and bikers.
1 sideof Division Street would lose parking
The approved design narrows the road, removes parking from one side and adds a separated path.
Source: WZMQ 19 News
Underground, crews will replace aging water and sewer lines. Commission Chair Kevin Clegg said the project fixes more than the pavement.
“There’s been a lot of potholes and problems on that road and we’re using the opportunity to replace water mains that have existed since the 1800’s, and there’s going to be a new multi-use path.”
- Construction: expected to begin in early 2027
- Length of the project: no timeline yet
- Property owners: a city questionnaire on access to homes and businesses is coming
The Division Street design changes the road and what's under it
| Part of the project | What the plan does |
|---|---|
| Road | Narrower |
| Parking | Removed from one side |
| Walking and biking | Separated path added |
| Water and sewer | Aging lines replaced |
Source: WZMQ 19 News
Sources: WZMQ 19 News, Upper Michigan's Source