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Whitmer Calls for Shutdown as Line 5 Tunnel Faces New Hurdles

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer renews her call to shut down Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, creating fresh obstacles for the project.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 2:10 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac is encountering new hurdles as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer doubles down on her opposition and calls for the pipeline’s shutdown. Her renewed stance presents a fresh challenge for the project.