Flaggers to Control North Lane During Peninsula Drive Sewer Work March 4

Traverse City contractors are placing the north travel lane of Peninsula Drive under flag control today as part of the city’s Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study, with activity beginning at 9 a.m. between Eastern Avenue and Center Road and an expected wrap-up at 2:30 p.m., weather permitting.

The city’s announcement noted the work is tied to the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study and scheduled for Wednesday, March 4. "Beginning at 9 a.m., the north travel lane on Peninsula Drive between Eastern Avenue and Center Road is set to be under flag control," the notice said, signaling alternating traffic flow through the work zone during the morning and early afternoon window.

Officials warned the schedule depends on conditions. "Work is expected to wrap up at 2:30 p.m., weather permitting," the release said, and the city added that the work is weather-dependent and modifications could be necessary if conditions change during the day.

To limit delays and protect crews, the city asked road users to shift routes where practical. "Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians were asked to use alternate routes if possible to reduce congestion, delays and promote worker safety," the announcement said; drivers who normally use Peninsula Drive between Eastern Avenue and Center Road should expect flagger-controlled delays and consider using State Street, Division Street or local side streets to bypass the work zone.

City officials provided a direct contact for questions about timing and impacts. "Questions about the work or schedule could be directed to Justin Roy, the city’s water and wastewater maintenance superintendent, at (231) 922-4923," the statement said, giving a single point of contact for residents and business owners near the work area.

The public notice did not identify the contracting company or outline the specific technical steps contractors will perform during the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study; the announcement describes the activity only as tied to the study and covers a single-day work window. If weather forces changes, the city indicated modifications to the schedule could follow, and Justin Roy can confirm any updates to timing, detours or the scope of work.