Frost remains in Ontonagon County

ONTONAGON — While the Michigan Department of Transportation is removing winter road restrictions from main downstate roads, Ontonagon County is a step closer to the time when its three major highways can be clear of winter ice.

One of the three highway frost tubes monitored by the Ontonagon County Road Commission for the state is now free of frost. The three highways monitored are U.S. 45 in Woodspur, U.S. 45 near Bruce Crossing and M-64, between White Pine and Bergland.

The Woodspur tube is thawed. Last week, it was thawed 18 inches and frozen to 58 inches.

The Bruce Crossing tube is frozen t...