Tree and power lines block road in Peninsula Township, Grand Traverse County MI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a road blockage on Neahtawanta Road in Peninsula Township caused by a tree and downed power lines. Law enforcement managed traffic control at both ends of the closure while utility crews were awaited. The incident temporarily impacted access until the lines could be cleared and power restored.
Audio|Heard on: Traverse Bay Area Public Safety
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02:54
Transcript:
00:00
We got law enforcement blocking off the north side intersection.
00:03
We got the south side.
00:05
We got all three primaries under a tree that's on the road right now.
00:11
Sounds good, LC.
00:12
Thank you.
00:17
Central Grand Flanger One.
00:20
Peninsula Engine One.
00:23
On scene.
00:25
Clear.
00:31
Peninsula Engine Two from Engine One, go to Pen Fire.
00:42
Go ahead.
00:48
How's that road looking up there?
00:50
It's pretty good.
00:52
Can you see if available park rangers are able to handle those Stoking Chain Drive calls?
01:00
Do you got a spot for us to park up there?
01:04
Central 919.
01:07
Copy, copy.
01:10
Route to Munson, (number withheld).
01:12
(number withheld) copy.
01:15
I think we already cleared this one.
01:17
Road commission may have taken care of it also.
01:20
Clear (number withheld) at (number withheld).
01:23
Message received, thank you.
01:27
Central MMR 11.
01:30
(number withheld).
01:32
MMR 11.
01:34
Go ahead.
01:36
Our MDT doesn't seem to be working.
01:38
We are transporting one to Munson.
01:41
Clear.
01:42
I have a blocking tree just before the gravel on Neahtawanta.
01:48
Okay, clear. Do you need chainsaw?
01:51
Leaving on Nelson Road, command your 20-minute status.
01:55
(number withheld).
01:57
Yeah, that'd be great.
01:58
And if you need help, I'll just turn around and keep trucking, but I can come back and help you move it out of the way if you need help.
02:05
This is 601, we're just standing by waiting for the utility company.
02:09
We won't need anything further.
02:13
Copy. I did notify Cherryland.
02:16
Break waiting for trail end.
02:19
Yeah, give me drive time.
02:21
Probably be forty-five minutes to an hour at this point.
02:31
Yeah, the fire department here said we got more primary down just a couple hundred yards north.
02:36
I haven't looked at it yet, but we're going to have them tied up for a long time.
02:40
Can you get a hold of Leelanau Road Commission? See if maybe they can come put some roadblocks up.
02:47
I hate to keep these guys tied up.
02:48
I'm sure they've got more important things to do than watch traffic for us.
02:54
Yep.
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Location mentioned:
Neahtawanta Rd, Peninsula Township, MI 49686
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