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South Airport Work Starts This Week

Nov. 9, 2026

Work to replace a failing sewer line along South Airport Road near Park Drive begins this week and is scheduled to last three weeks. 

Road officials in a statement said work is excpected to begin sometime between today and Thursday.  Expected traffic changes are as follows:

Eastbound South Airport Road: Both lanes on the south side of the median will remain open.

Westbound South Airport Road: Traffic will be reduced to one lane and will shift across the median near Park Drive.

Park Drive north of South Airport Road: Access toward the Farmer White entrance will be closed at South Airport Road.

Park Drive south of South Airport Road, on the Northern Building Supply side: Drivers will be able to turn right only onto South Airport Road. Left turns will not be permitted.

Follow the Grand Traverse County Road Commission Facebook page for updates. 

 

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