The underwater section between the Straits of Mackinac, which connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, is divided into two pipes that are 20 inches in diameter. Enbridge says they are in good condition and have never leaked. Environmental groups contend they’re vulnerable to a catastrophic spill.
Enbridge reached an agreement with then-Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, in 2018 to replace the underwater portion with a new pipe that would be housed in a tunnel to be drilled through bedrock beneath the straits.
The company is seeking state and federal permits for the $500 million project, which is not affected by Whitmer’s shutdown order.
Let them do this. Line 5 needs to be encased but it also should not be totally decommissioned
Lefties have a weird fetish about destroying unborn babies and pipelines.
Let them do this. Line 5 needs to be encased but it also should not be totally decommissioned