Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Latest news, weather, high school sports for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Road to Kennecott mine getting a facelift
Posted: 05.17.2012 at 10:54 AM Updated: 05.18.2012 at 8:00 AM
0

Triple A Road and CR 601 will be reconstructed and paved to meet all-season standards to accommodate commercial traffic with the opening of the mine

Photo

MICHIGAMME TWP -- More than $2.5 million in Transportation Economic Development Fund grants will be invested in the reconstruction of two roads that lead to Humboldt Mill via M-95. 

Triple A Road and CR 601 will be reconstructed and paved to meet all-season standards to accommodate commercial traffic with the opening and operation of the Kennecott Eagle Minerals Co. Eagle Mine at the mill. Kennecott will invest an additional $659,420 in the reconstruction. 

The nickel and copper ore produced by the Eagle Mine and processed at the Humboldt Mill requires a route built to carry heavy commercial traffic year-round. Access to the mine is via Triple A Road. Access to the mill is via M-95 and CR 601, south of US-41. Kennecott will invest a total of $500 million at the mine and mill, creating 236 new jobs.

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the grants will be awarded to four Michigan counties totaling $4.9 million. Ingham County, Kent County, Presque Isle County and Marquette County will all receive money.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Three vehicle crash causes rollover
Ty Czarnopis  |  Today at 10:45 AM  |  16 comments
Thumbnail
Teenager killed in rollover crash
Ty Czarnopis  |  Yesterday at 10:42 AM  |  20 comments
Thumbnail
Name released in flea market stabbing
Abby Miller  |  Yesterday at 5:43 PM  |  1 comment
Featured U.P. Biz Source
Auto Value
Marquette, MI
Superior Auto Parts & Repair
(906) 475-9951 or (800) 421-3283
Negaunee, MI
LaFaive Oil
(906) 563-9302
Norway, MI
Frei Chevrolet
(906) 226-2577
Marquette, MI
ADVERTISEMENT
Automotive news