The Gull River Crossing: East Gull Lake's New Highway 70 Route

Getting around the Gull chain just got easier. A new segment of Cass County State Aid Highway 70, called the Gull River Crossing, opened in late June 2025, with a new bridge over the Gull River and roundabouts at its approaches. For residents of East Gull Lake and anyone who drives the chain, the route is a real improvement in how the area connects.

A new bridge over the Gull River

The centerpiece of the project is a new bridge crossing the Gull River, tying together a segment of Highway 70 that had been waiting on this connection. It is the kind of infrastructure that quietly changes daily life, shaving time off local drives and giving the community a more direct, dependable route.

Roundabouts and a smoother route

The new segment was built with roundabouts at its approaches, which keep traffic moving and make the intersection safer than a traditional stop. For a community where summer weekends bring heavy lake traffic, smoother intersections matter to residents and visitors alike.

A town that plans well

The project was funded with roughly $9.2 million in outside money, including about $5 million in federal funding, on top of state and regional awards the city secured for road, bridge, trail, and wastewater work. That funding picture says a lot about East Gull Lake: a small community that knows how to win the grants to build its infrastructure.

Why it matters to buyers

**Better access.** A smoother route makes the community easier to reach and easier to live in.

**A town that plans.** Winning federal and state funding shows strong local leadership.

**It supports the whole chain.** Improved roads help everyone who lives on or visits the Gull chain.

The honest read

The Gull River Crossing is not the flashiest topic in lake real estate, but it is exactly the kind of investment that makes a community work. A new bridge, roundabouts, and a well-funded road project show an East Gull Lake that plans ahead, which is a good sign for anyone considering living here.

If you are exploring East Gull Lake, the East Gull Lake community guide covers life on the Gull chain, and the buying guide walks through the purchase step by step. Or schedule a consultation and we will talk through your goals.