In order to meet government regulation, Frankenmuth has begun working on a new project to bring the levee behind the ever popular Cheese Haus up to date. The contractor for this job is Rhode Brother, Inc. who are in the first phase of their work plan, which stretches from Gunzenhausen Street to the Mill. In total their plan has three main phases which will end with laying the path for walking near the levee. Work began on September 16, 2019 and is slated to be completed before summer 2021.
The original reason for this large project was simply to meet regulation for the river-side levee; however, the city of Frankenmuth decided to go above and beyond to ensure they are creating ever more reasons for tourists and locals alike to go into the town. By unveiling the Riverwalk. Public opinion has been very positive on the topic and can easily be seen when one prompts a local on the project. Normally I don't like to spend much time in town because it's really more for tourists, but this actually gives me a reason to walk around during the spring or the summer
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