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Aug. 4, 2016
Contact: Scott Slavin, 231-775-7911
Construction on bridges over Rice Creek, Tamarack Creek on Fred Meijer White Pine Trail begins Monday
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that construction on bridges over Rice Creek and Tamarac Creek on the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail in Howard City (Montcalm County) is set to begin Monday, Aug. 8.
The White Pine Trail is actively traveled by nonmotorized users throughout the year and snowmobile users during the winter months. Bridge construction will include abutment replacement and pier removal, as well as placement of a 60-foot prefabricated bridge over Rice Creek and an 84-foot prefabricated bridge over Tamarack Creek.
The White Pine Trail has been temporarily rerouted to Federal Road, bypassing both bridges. The detour is posted. Construction is anticipated to be completed in November.
Questions about the trail closure may be directed to Scott Slavin, DNR unit supervisor at White Pine Trail State Park, by calling 231-775-7911 or emailing slavins@michigan.gov.
For information about other nonmotorized trail and pathway opportunities throughout the state, visit the DNR website www.michigan.gov/dnrtrails.
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/Editor's note: An accompanying trail closure map is available below for download./
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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