Houghton County Road Commission keeps up with storm

After a remarkably mild season last year, winter is back in the Keweenaw…but not too harsh. Houghton County Road Commission Engineer Kevin Harju says the budget is still within the usual range.

This week’s storms have kept crews busy.

Harju says the biggest challenges facing the organization are an aging equipment fleet and a shortage of workers. The Road Commission plows primary and essential routes through Houghton County seven days a week as needed. Essential locations include sharp curves, or hills with steep grades, where drivers will struggle unless the road is clear.