https://www.wcmu.org/tags/line-5-tunnel-project Line 5 Tunnel Project en-US Copyright Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:43:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/line-5-opponents-raise-concerns-over-report-on-geologic-conditions-for-proposed-tunnel Opponents said they're worried about potentially unsafe conditions, like weak bedrock, high water pressure and dangerous gases beneath the Straits. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:43:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/line-5-opponents-raise-concerns-over-report-on-geologic-conditions-for-proposed-tunnel Vivian La https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/line-5-at-the-u-s-supreme-court-a-tough-hearing-brings-little-clarity-on-pipelines-fate Michigan has been trying to shut down the controversial pipeline since 2019. A technical question before the court could seal its fate. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:41:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/line-5-at-the-u-s-supreme-court-a-tough-hearing-brings-little-clarity-on-pipelines-fate Vivian La https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-10/army-corps-of-engineers-releases-final-report-on-line-5-tunnel-leading-up-to-permitting-decision Environmental advocates says eyes are on Whitmer as the state mulls another permit for the project. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:02:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-10/army-corps-of-engineers-releases-final-report-on-line-5-tunnel-leading-up-to-permitting-decision Kyle Davidson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-03/tensions-flare-as-line-5-public-comment-deadline-nears Public comments are due by the end of the week after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a tunnel alternative last month. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:14:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-03/tensions-flare-as-line-5-public-comment-deadline-nears Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/opponents-and-supporters-working-to-influence-egle-permits-decisions-on-enbridge-line-5-tunnel-proposal Those for and those against constructing a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac are making their cases. A comment period for the necessary permits from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ends this Friday. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:43:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/opponents-and-supporters-working-to-influence-egle-permits-decisions-on-enbridge-line-5-tunnel-proposal Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/environmental-group-says-egle-is-not-looking-at-all-the-risks-of-a-line-5-tunnel The National Wildlife Federation says Michigan's environment department should fully review what damage drilling the tunnel for a new pipeline segment might cause. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:15:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/environmental-group-says-egle-is-not-looking-at-all-the-risks-of-a-line-5-tunnel Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-20/a-guide-to-the-federal-review-of-the-line-5-tunnel The environmental review is a major step toward a permitting decision on the controversial proposal to build a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. The last day for the public to comment on it is June 30. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:58:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-20/a-guide-to-the-federal-review-of-the-line-5-tunnel Teresa Homsi, Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-02/slotkin-pushes-for-fema-funding-talks-line-5-protests-and-gotion U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) privately met with local officials in Alpena on Friday to discuss the impact of March’s historic ice storm. After the meeting, she spoke with WCMU about federal funding for ice storm recovery, the ongoing protest against the Line 5 pipeline tunnel project and the future of Gotion's EV battery plant in Big Rapids. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:57:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-02/slotkin-pushes-for-fema-funding-talks-line-5-protests-and-gotion Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-30/federal-environmental-review-says-line-5-tunnel-would-reduce-oil-spill-risk The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reviewed the environmental effects of constructing a tunnel, leaving the existing lines as they are or covering the dual lines with gravel and rock. Fri, 30 May 2025 22:01:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-30/federal-environmental-review-says-line-5-tunnel-would-reduce-oil-spill-risk Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-29/line-5-tunnel-protestors-rally-on-mackinac-island-call-on-state-to-reject-permits Political and business leaders have been congregating on Mackinac Island this week to discuss state policy, but this afternoon about 150 people showed up to protest the Line 5 tunnel, ahead of Govenor Gretchen Whitmer's address at the policy conference. Thu, 29 May 2025 23:26:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-29/line-5-tunnel-protestors-rally-on-mackinac-island-call-on-state-to-reject-permits Teresa Homsi