Lower Shore Drive

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Project Overview

Challenge: Dealing with a substantial layer of clay beneath the road; avoiding gas lines during drilling; keeping intrepid cyclists and motorcyclists out of the work area during peak summer season

Solution: Using the best drilling equipment and materials at every stage of work; Communicating with local community members about the progress of the project

It’s not difficult to see why Lower Shore Drive is one of the most popular rides in Northern Michigan for cyclists and motorcyclists alike. The roadway, located in the beautiful and quaint waterfront community of Harbor Springs, Michigan, puts cyclists and drivers just a stone’s throw from the shores of Lake Michigan. In the summer especially, the road offers unbeatable scenic views and a quiet, relaxed atmosphere.

Unfortunately, the design and construction of Lower Shore Drive did not share the pristine perfection of its geographical setting. Constructed more than 50 years ago—and on the side of a hill, at tha... Read more

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Project Details

CLIENT
Emmet County Road Commission
LOCATION
Lower Shore Drive, Harbor Springs, Michigan
DESIGN ENGINEER
Brian A. Gutowski, P.E.
CONTRACT
322,856

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1.800.3ELMERS
231.943.3443
231.943.8975  Fax

P.O. Box 6150
3600 Rennie School Rd.
Traverse City, MI   49685