As part of its Safe Routes to School project, the City of Traverse City and Elmer’s Crane and Dozer will be constructing new sidewalks on the following street segments on and around NMC’s main campus:

  • • North side of Eastern Ave. between Milliken Dr. and Eastwood Ave.
  • • North side of College Drive between E. Front St. and the west side of NMC’s Cherry parking lot.
  • • East side of Fair St. between E. Eighth St. and E. Front St. including sidewalk ramp construction/replacement at the Fair St. and Titus Ave. intersection.

The work is expected to start shortly and be substantially complete by June 4, 2021. Street segments will remain open to traffic with shoulder closures and/or traffic regulators, but expect some delays. Elmer’s will provide flaggers, signage and barricades as needed, and College Drive will be reduced to one lane during the day.

Please use caution in and around the work zones to promote pedestrian and worker safety.

Safe Routes to School is a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school.  Beyond the many health benefits of walking, studies have shown that walking to school can improve academic performance and reduce anxiety. Read more about the project here.