(WWJ) Heavy rain in Northern Michigan has led to the washout of a main road that many people drive as part of the Tunnel of Trees — a popular tourist spot.
Photos released by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on Monday show a section of M-119 in Emmet County (M-119 south of Division Road) completely gone.
A second area is also closed because a slope near the road has washed away, M-119 near Stutsmanville Road south of Good Hart. Traffic is detoured on West Stutsmanville Road and Terpening Road, as a precaution.
This is north of Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
It's unclear how long these areas will be closed. MDOT said administrators are evaluating the situation and will develop repair plans.
In the meantime, MDOT has partnered with the Emmet County Road Commission to establish a detour route on Island View Road and North State Road.
