Northern Michigan railroad tracks receive upgrade

By Dan Nielsen, Traverse City Record Eagle; August 21, 2019

TRAVERSE CITY — A five-month-long project is chugging along the railroad tracks that hug West River Road south of Traverse City.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is spending $850,000 to replace deteriorated ties. Though aimed primarily at maintaining freight capability, the project that began in May also will allow the tracks to legally carry passenger trains.

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