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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors recently passed a resolution supporting additional safety measures along US-2, particularly near St. Ignace, and is urging motorists to use extra caution when traveling the highway.

US-2 is heavily traveled and presents year-round safety concerns, including increased summer tourism traffic and hazardous driving conditions caused by unpredictable winter weather. Two fatal crashes occurred along US-2 this past summer, including one that claimed the life of a Sault Tribe elder.

Sault Tribe joins local and state leaders in calling for improvements to make US-2 safer for all motorists. Potential measures could include reduced speed limits, additional traffic signals and other roadway safety improvements.

Stretching more than 300 miles across the Upper Peninsula, US-2 is a vital route for local, commercial and tourism traffic, connecting tribal communities throughout the region.

The tribe has previously partnered with the Michigan Department of Transportation on highway improvements, including a recent project to improve access to Kewadin Casinos Manistique. The tribe remains committed to working with local and state partners to advocate for safer roadways throughout the region.