College Avenue will be closed to through traffic for an emergency sewer lateral replacement and water line replacement between Northrop Street and Eighth Street on Wednesday, July 24 beginning at 7:00 a.m. This project is expected to be completed by the end of the day.

Queen City Running is hosting a half marathon Saturday July 27, 2024.

Spring Street between Third Street and Front Street will be closed from 5:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.

Spring Street from Front Street through Lakeshore Boulevard will also be closed, and Lakeshore Boulevard and Front Street will both be closed to through traffic between Main Street and Baraga Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

The course heads south on the City multiuse path, turns around near South Beach Park and continues north following the path to Presque Isle Park. Runners will run around Peter White Drive and return on the path, head west on Hawley street following the path to Wright Street, then Washington Street and back to the finish area on Spring Street.

Motorists are advised to use caution at road crossings and to be alert for runners and road crossing attendants.

The following streets will be closed to traffic on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. for the Blueberry Festival:

• Washington Street from Third Street to Front Street
• Front Street from Washington Street to Spring Street

The following streets will be closed to through traffic:

• Front Street from Bluff Street to Washington Street
• Main Street from Third Street to Lakeshore Boulevard
• Front Street from Baraga Avenue to Spring Street

Traffic will be detoured using Baraga Avenue and Third Street.

To ensure no cars are parked in the event area and allow for vendor set-up Friday morning, parking will be prohibited on the 100 block of West Washington and the 100 and 200 blocks of South Front Street after 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25.

The regular meeting of the Fire & Police Pension Board scheduled for July 23, 2024 has been canceled

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, Cross General Contracting will
be closing a single lane of the County Road 550 Dead River Bridge so that repairs and maintenance work can be completed. A temporary traffic signal will be installed to allow vehicles to pass through the construction site. The work is expected to last approximately one week.
The public is urged to take caution and follow all traffic control measures.

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The special meeting will take place at the Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

North Third Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Arch Street and Ohio Street and again between Park Street and College Avenue from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday July 18, 2024, for the Marquette DDA’s Music on Third Event. Signed detour routes will be provided around the closures.

The City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture welcomes citizens to nominate deserving members of the community to be considered for the 2024 Annual Art Awards. These awards are offered to recognize and thank citizens and organizations who have demonstrated artistic excellence and/or made significant contributions to the awareness of arts in our community.
Nominations for the 27th Annual Art Awards are being accepted for the following categories: Arts Volunteer, Arts Advocate, Arts Educator, Youth Award, Visual Artist, Performing Artist, Writer, Special Recognition, Arts Organization, and Arts Business.
Nominations are due by Wednesday, July 31.
For more information about the Annual Art Awards and a complete list of previous award recipients, please visit https://www.mqtcompass.com/annual-art-awards/. A nomination form is available at https://bit.ly/mqtcityartawards Please note that nominations for non-residents are welcome as long as the nominee has made contributions in the City of Marquette.
Award recipients are honored annually at a special ceremony and reception. This year’s ceremony will be held in October 2024. More information about the ceremony will be announced at a later date.
For more information, contact the Office of Arts & Culture at arts-culture@marquettemi.gov or 906-228-0472.

On Tuesday, July 16, College Ave, between Northrup St. and 8th St. will be closed for a sanitary lateral repair. The project will begin at 7:00 A.M on Tuesday, July 16 is expected to be completed by the end of day Wednesday, July 17.

On Monday, July 15, beginning at 7:00 a.m., the multi-use path along McClellan Avenue/M553 between Pioneer Road and Division Street will be closed for sanitary sewer main installation. The closure is anticipated to last through the end of the day on Friday July 19.
The public is advised to take caution when traveling through this area and to be alert for construction and advisory signing.