The Road Ahead | Week of July 17, 2026 | Traverse City News Roundup

Roads take center stage this week on Currently! Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community. Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) breaks down where major projects stand across Northern Michigan. From the latest on the US-31 construction project to improvements at the Cass Road and South Airport intersection and newly approved repairs on Beitner and Hammond roads, we cover the projects that could impact your daily commute. Then, the conversation shifts from the roads themselves to the people overseeing them, as Beth explains growing concerns surrounding the chair of the Grand Traverse County Road Commission and what those developments could mean moving forward. Plus, we look at the City of Traverse City's latest street condition ratings and how officials decide which roads get repaired first. It's another week of local news, context, and conversation, all helping you stay informed about the stories shaping Northern Michigan. Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.