Sault Ste. Marie Police Department-Michigan

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

A worker helping improve our roads was struck by a vehicle in the Riverside Drive construction zone. Fortunately, the worker was not injured in this incident.

This area is closed to through traffic, and detours are clearly marked. These closures are in place to protect the crews working to improve our community.

We will be present and enforcing traffic laws in this area. Please respect the road closure, follow the detour, and drive safely. See below for detour descriptions.

🚧 Construction is officially underway on the Riverside Drive Watermain Project! 💧
As part of construction, Riverside Drive is currently closed to through traffic within the active work zone. Residents who live within the project area will continue to have access throughout construction.
Please keep in mind:
• Access to local businesses and parks remains open
• Access to Harvey Marina is being maintained via East 3 Mile Road & Gardenville (through Gardenville Village)
• Riverside Drive remains open for residents who live within the work zone only
• Through traffic should follow the designated detour route shown below: 4 Mile, Shunk, E Spruce, Ord, and Portage Avenue

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation through this project! 🚧
If you have questions regarding the project or detour route, please contact the City Engineering Dept. At 906-632-5734, or visit our website at https://www.saultcity.com/engineering

05/27/2026

Great job!!

05/27/2026

Awesome opportunity to support Chippewa County youth and first responders!

05/21/2026

News Release: Soo Locks airspace restrictions remain active, violations subject to enforcement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District reminds the public that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated the airspace over the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan as restricted airspace.

Under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §99.7, unauthorized drone operations over the Soo Locks are prohibited due to national security, defense, and public safety concerns. The FAA issued a Special Security Instruction (SSI) to help protect the Soo Locks and surrounding critical infrastructure.

Unauthorized drone operations within the restricted airspace are a serious violation of federal law. The FAA and law enforcement agencies may take immediate enforcement action against operators, including substantial civil penalties and potential criminal charges.

Drone operators are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local aviation regulations. Operators should verify all airspace restrictions before flight to ensure operations are safe and lawful.

05/21/2026

JOINT PRESS RELEASE

05/20/2026

🚧 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 🚧
Road closure is expected to last a few hours beginning at 9am on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺.

05/20/2026

Please take a minute to look at this request from Chippewa County Central Dispatch.

Chippewa County Emergency Management maintains the County Hazard Mitigation Plan. As part of the ongoing planning processes, we are seeking public input on potential hazards identified by our citizens across the county.

You may access the survey by using the link below or scanning the QR Code in the informational flyer.

https://arcg.is/XH1eH0

Your input is greatly appreciated and will assist your county stakeholders when it comes to making decisions about resource management and plan development.