Grand Traverse County Road Commission

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission Board heard nearly an hour of public comment on Thursday night, mostly about the proposed Hartman-Hammond bridge across the Boardman River.

The proposed east-west crossing over the Boardman River at Hartman and Hammond roads is up for public discussion this week.

How did the cost of a Traverse City-area bridge triple? And we learn more about a sculptor's life and career.

In July 2022, Grand Traverse County Road Commission estimated the proposed Hartman-Hammond bridge would cost around $100 million. New documents show the estimated price tag is roughly triple.

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission is seeking a solution to disperse traffic south of Traverse City.