May 15, 2026

Ludington Street construction project in downtown Escanaba remains on schedule

ESCANABA — Officials say construction along Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba continues to move forward on schedule as crews work through the early phases of the major infrastructure project. Eight blocks of Ludington Street have been closed for just over three weeks as contractors replace aging underground utilities. The overall project is expected to take […]
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May 1, 2026

Ludington Street milling underway in Escanaba as utility work moves forward

ESCANABA — Milling of Ludington Street is continuing today in Escanaba. Construction crews are removing the blacktop from 6th Street to 14th Street. Work from 14th to 16th Street is expected to occur later this summer. Project Manager Darren Pionk of C2AE said removing the pavement is a key step in preparing for underground work. […]
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April 22, 2026

Escanaba businesses to remain open during downtown construction

ESCANABA — Businesses have been working to find ways to remain accessible to customers as construction begins on Ludington Street. Five blocks on Ludington Street are closing Thursday, April 23, in downtown Escanaba as construction work gets underway for the summer. Initially, it was announced that construction was to start Monday, April 20, but because […]
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April 9, 2026

Downtown Escanaba to take on a new look following major construction

ESCANABA — When construction is completed later this year on Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba, what will the street look like? While the primary purpose of the project is to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure beneath Ludington Street, the City is also taking the opportunity to implement several street improvements aimed at enhancing the downtown. […]
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April 3, 2026

Ludington Street to close beginning April 20 for construction

ESCANABA — Milling of Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba is set to begin April 20. That means the top layer of the street is going to be taken off in preparation of water and sewer line replacements underneath the roadway. Project Manager Darren Pionk with C2AE in Escanaba said it will require the closure of […]
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March 27, 2026

Ludington Street construction is needed despite disruption, DDA chair says

ESCANABA — Expanded construction planned for Ludington Street this summer will be a major disruption for downtown Escanaba, but local leaders say the work is necessary. During a special meeting Thursday, the Escanaba City Council accepted a bid from Barley Trucking and Excavating in Menominee to complete construction on Ludington Street from 9th Street to […]
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