Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Replacement Project
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Michigan, United States
Source: The Detroit News
The Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel project involves replacing an exposed pipeline with a concrete-lined tunnel bored 100 feet beneath the lakebed at the Straits of Mackinac. The project aims to prioritize safety by virtually eliminating the chances of an oil leak and protecting a critical energy corridor responsible for $5.4 billion in annual regional economic output. The project has faced delays due to p
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Cement, Tunnel
- Location
- Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Detroit News
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Original status | pending approval |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel project involves replacing an exposed pipeline with a concrete-lined tunnel bored 100 feet beneath the lakebed at the Straits of Mackinac. The project aims to prioritize safety by virtually eliminating the chances of an oil leak and protecting a critical energy corridor responsible for $5.4 billion in annual regional economic output. The project has faced delays due to permitting issues and litigation challenges related to procedural matters rather than environmental harm. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
Source
Source | The Detroit News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Cement, Tunnel |
Article published date | 2026-05-08 |
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