Beitner Road Closed For Months As Flooding Recovery Continues

• Beitner Road in Grand Traverse County is expected to remain closed for up to six months due to severe washouts from recent flooding

• South Airport Road could reopen within about a week, depending on continued cleanup and water levels

• County officials say multiple roads, culverts, and drainage systems were heavily damaged, with repairs expected to take weeks to months

Source

Traverse Ticker

https://www.traverseticker.com/news/beitner-likely-out-six-months-south-airport-up-to-a-week-more-flooding-updates/

Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)

TODAY

Widespread fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 73. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Rain showers before noon, then scattered rain and snow showers between noon and 5pm, then scattered snow showers after 5pm. Temperature falling to around 39 by 11am. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

COTC - 17 Apr 2026 - Beitner Road Closed For Months