Arlington St. closed for sidewalk installation starting tomorrow

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE MICHIGAN
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Effective Tuesday, May 24 at 7 a.m. Arlington Street will be closed to install the crosswalk near the U.S. Postal Service and MyMichigan Health billing office.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie received a $4,408,500 Community Development Block Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to be used along with $2,500,000 of City funds to reconstruct several parking lots and incorporate placemaking into the downtown area. To date, Arlington, Oaka, and North and South Court have been reconstructed. Placemaking amenities will soon be installed by City DPW crews. The Arlington-Fire Hall parking lot is the last lot to be reconstructed as part of this project. 

• See attached map for location and barricades. 
• The Fire Hall Parking lot is the last large section of this project and then the contractor and subcontractors will be working on the punch list to bring the project to a close. 
• Project is in progress and will continue through June 2022 or approximately over the next 6 weeks with the goal to be done prior to the 4 of July holiday.

The City appreciates the cooperation of all area residents and motorists during this construction activity. For any questions regarding this project please contact the City Engineering Department at 632-5734 as well as follow our Facebook page @SSMCity.

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