Beginning Monday, October 20, Oberstar Inc. will be closing McClellan Avenue between Fair Avenue and Wright Street. A signed detour route will be provided around the closure using Fair Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and Wright Street. 

Truck traffic is advised to utilize US-41 and Wright Street as a preferred detour route. 

The closure is required for utility service installation for the McClellan Habitat for Humanity Homes project.  The closure is anticipated to last one week during which time access to homes and businesses will be maintained.

The public is advised to take caution when traveling through this area and to be alert for construction and advisory signage.

As fall brush and leaf cleanup preparations begin, please do not place leaves in the road or along the curb line. This causes leaves to collect in the storm drains and creates flooding in the streets. This sediment is also entering the storm drain system with the potential of plugging the storm water main.

Leaves must be placed behind the curb line, not in the street. Residents not complying will be in violation of Section 38-22(c) of the Marquette City Code. We are also reminding motorists to avoid parking in positions that block access to leaf piles, or they will not be picked up.

The schedule is as follows:

Brush Collection: October 27 - 31

Leaf Collection: November 3 - 14

Please visit the City of Marquette website www.marquettemi.gov for further information.

The Lake Superior Performance Rally will be holding events in Marquette on Saturday October 18, 2025.

Mount Marquette Road will be closed between Cliffs Power Road and M553 from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m. for a stage of the race. Volunteers will ensure that all trail crossings are closed, but cyclists, hikers, and pedestrians are asked to avoid utilizing the recreational area surrounding Mount Marquette Road during the race. Motorists are advised to take caution and be alert for additional traffic entering the roadway when traveling in the area of Mount Marquette Road and M553.

Washington Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Fourth Street and Front Street from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) for the Podium Ceremony and post-race celebration. Traffic will be detoured around the closure via Bluff Street. A signed detour route will be provided. Motorists are advised to take caution when traveling through this area

Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed to southbound traffic for a water main repair between East Hewitt Avenue Street and Ridge Street on Wednesday, October 15. Work will begin at 7 a.m. and is expected to be completed by the end of the day. A detour will be provided.

Annual maintenance of the Father Marquette Statue, located in Father Marquette Park (501 S Front St), will begin October 14. The work will include thorough cleaning and protective waxing of the bronze sculpture to preserve its condition against the elements.

During the maintenance period, temporary scaffolding will be in place around the statue for the safety of both the public and the conservation crew. The site will remain open, but visitors are asked to use caution and respect posted signage.

This annual preservation effort is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining its public art collection and is funded through the City of Marquette Public Art Fund.

For more information about the City’s public art program, visit www.mqtcompass.com/publicart.com

Marquette Art Tour returns on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the local art scene within the city of Marquette by exploring participating galleries and studios showcasing work from more than 150 local and regional artists. This self-guided tour offers a day of art exploration, live demonstrations, guest artist displays, and more.

Printed guides to participating locations are available at Travel Marquette, the Peter White Public Library, and local galleries. For a digital map and specific event details, visit www.mqtcompass.com/mqtarttour. Follow @MqtArtTour on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture is a proud partner in making this event possible. Marquette Art Tour is a collaborative event hosted by the participating galleries and studios

The City of Marquette has made available public education materials with information about lead and drinking water. These materials are displayed in City Hall and are also available online at www.marquettemi.gov/LCRPE2025.

This notice is being issued in compliance with state requirements, following water sampling conducted earlier this year. The City regularly tests residential tap water for lead and copper as part of its standard water quality monitoring program. During this summer’s sampling, 6 of 32 homes tested showed lead levels above the state’s Action Level.

Marquette has no known lead in the city’s water mains or service lines. In some homes, however, lead may be present in interior plumbing, fixtures, or solder. The City’s water supply is treated with corrosion control measures designed to minimize lead leaching.

The public education materials, which provide guidance on reducing potential exposure to lead, are available at www.marquettemi.gov/LCRPE2025. Additional information about Marquette’s water system and water quality testing can be found online at www.marquettemi.gov/departments/public-works/water-distribution.

Walking hours for the seasonal portion of Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park will be extended on Thursday, October 9 until 6:00 p.m. for a Marquette Area Public Schools Cross Country meet. The gate for vehicular traffic on the loop will open at 6:00 p.m.

The public is advised of expected congestion at the park during this event.

The Marquette City Commission will hold their first regular meeting in October on Tuesday, October 14. The meeting will be held in City Commission Chambers at City Hall, and is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Presque Isle Pavillion and Founders Landing restrooms will be closed beginning Monday, October 13 through Sunday, October 19.  We apologize for the inconvenience.