River Retaining Wall in “Serious” Condition; DDA/City Consider Options for Area
By Beth Milligan | Sept. 16, 2026
A new inspection report has flagged the retaining wall along the Boardman River in the 100-block alley of Front Street downtown as being in “serious” condition, requiring both short and long-term fixes to stabilize it. Those city repairs could be coordinated with a larger riverwalk project being considered for the area by the Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA), including the replacement of the pedestrian bridge, placemaking improvements, and habitat and stormwater upgrades.
DDA board members will discuss the project area at their 9am meeting Friday, with city commissioners to review the inspection report at an October 12 study session. City engineering has been working with consultant Wade Trim to …
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