Marquette Announces Street Closures for UP200 Sled Dog Races

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The City of Marquette has announced that several roadways will be closed for a portion of this week due to the UP200 and Midnight Run sled dog races. The street closures will begin on Thursday, February 12 and remain in effect until 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14.

Why it matters

The annual UP200 sled dog race is a major event in Marquette that attracts spectators from across the region. The street closures are necessary to ensure the safety of both the racers and spectators during the event.

The details

The following streets will be closed to motor vehicles on the dates listed: Thursday, February 12 at 10:30 p.m. - Washington Street from Front Street to Lakeshore Boulevard; Friday, February 13 at 5:00 a.m. - Washington Street from Front Street to Sixth Street, 7:00 a.m. - Fifth Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic), 7:00 a.m. - Fourth Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic), 1:00 p.m. - Lakeshore Boulevard from Mattson Park to Baraga Avenue (closed to through traffic), 5:00 p.m. - Lakeshore Boulevard from Baraga Avenue to U.S. 41 (closed to through traffic), 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - The northbound lane of S. Lake Street from U.S. 41 to Hampton Street, 5:15 p.m. - Front Street from Baraga Avenue to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic), 5:45 p.m. - Third Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic).

• Thursday, February 12 at 10:30 p.m.
• Friday, February 13 at 5:00 a.m.
• Friday, February 13 at 7:00 a.m.
• Friday, February 13 at 1:00 p.m.
• Friday, February 13 at 5:00 p.m.