City Eyes Major Boardman/Washington/Cass/State Project
By Beth Milligan | Oct. 20, 2026
The City of Traverse City is gearing up for a major construction project in 2028 and 2029 that will replace water and sewer mains under Boardman Avenue, Washington Street, Cass Street, and State Street – plus reconstruct the streets and add new cycling and pedestrian amenities. The city will hold a public open house today (Tuesday) from 4pm to 6pm at the Governmental Center to explain the estimated $5 million-plus project and gather feedback.
A brownfield plan for the area around the Park Place Hotel identifies more than $1 million in available funding for infrastructure improvements. The project area includes Boardman Avenue from Eighth Street to Front Street, Washington Street …
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