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M-185 (Michigan highway)

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560:. As it passes the island's public library on the shoreline side of the street, Main Street makes a sweeping curve to the north at Windermere, or Biddle's, Point to run through the downtown district. Other than the library, most of the city's public buildings are actually situated along Market Street, one block behind Main Street. Three streets and a city park allow for connections between Main and Market streets. M-185 through downtown Mackinac Island passes through the major business district, featuring dozens of shops, restaurants and lodging establishments; nearly a dozen of these outlets feature the authentic Mackinac Island fudge made fresh daily during tourist season. The passenger ferry docks are all situated along Main Street in the downtown area. At the northeastern end of the downtown district, Main Street intersects Fort Street at the state park visitor center to complete its circuit of Mackinac Island. 577:, replacing the previous limestone and manure composition used previously. With the cessation of the car ferries across the Straits of Mackinac, and the extra costs to get the necessary equipment to the island, annual maintenance rose to $ 14,000/year (equivalent to $ 111,000/year in 2023). After the resurfacing, annual costs were expected to drop to $ 5,000/year (equivalent to $ 39,000/year in 2023). Since the 1970s, the MISPC has allowed snowmobiles to operate on Mackinac Island during the winter. In 1976, a centerline was painted on the highway for the first time, and provisions for bicycle parking were added to the downtown sections. Work was also done to mitigate erosion in the $ 200,000 (equivalent to $ 834,000 in 2023) project. 601:) of rock and filter cloth designed to prevent erosion. The expectation at the time was that Lake Huron could rise another 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) that summer. Such a lake level increase prompted worries that the waves would wash away sections of the road. The lake had already washed away shoreline near Arch Rock; there was at least 8 feet (2.4 m) of berm between the road and shoreline in the 1970s and by 1985 some sections had been reduced to just 2 inches (5.1 cm). Storms later that year washed away sections of M-185, removing huge chunks of asphalt. MDOT closed those stretches on July 7, 1986, after the 569:
extended to "motor bicycles" in 1907. As such, other than a handful of emergency and utility vehicles as well as others by special, limited-time permit, no cars or trucks are allowed on the island and no motorized vehicles appear on M-185. During the winter months, the Mackinac Island Police sometimes patrols the island by snowmobile. Traffic on this highway is by foot, on horse, by horse-drawn vehicle, or by bicycle; M-185 is the only such state highway in the country "that allows no automobiles". As a result, the roadside litter is picked up using a horse-drawn wagon.
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the Lake Shore Nature Trail, a short interpretive trail on the inland side of the road. Just beyond mile 3, Scott's Shore Road, a short gravel-surfaced connecting roadway between Lake Shore Road and Scott's Road, departs inland near Point St. Clair. M-185 is bounded by the interior woods on one side and the beaches and rocky shores on the other through this area.
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are generally prohibited. Such prohibition has been in effect since 1907. Class I e-bikes are permitted for use by those with a mobility disability, and Class II or Class III e-bikes are prohibited unless modified to meet a Class I designation. A permit is required to use an e-bike on the island, and
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to help protect the roadway from rising water levels in the Great Lakes. MDOT plans to have the project completed by mid-September and to open sections of the highway to tourist traffic in stages as work is completed, starting with the stretch north to Arch Rock. Additionally to accommodate tourists,
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In late 2019, high water levels and winter storms damaged sections of the highway, and MDOT initiated emergency repairs including some erosion mitigation measures at a projected cost of $ 350,000. Further reconstruction work was started in 2020 to repair about half of the highway at a cost of about $
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Lake Shore Road around the island was built between 1900 and 1910 by the state. The M-185 designation was first assigned in 1933 when park officials convinced the state highway commissioner to add the roadway to the state highway system because their budget could not cover the maintenance costs. The
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The only known motor vehicle collision on Mackinac Island occurred on M-185 at the head of the Shepler passenger ferry dock on May 13, 2005, when the island's fire truck slightly damaged the door on the island's ambulance; both vehicles were responding to a report from the ferryboat that an injured
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in 2002 to purchase conservation easements along M-185. The land adjacent to the highway on the east side of the island is publicly owned while along the west it is mostly private. The grant allowed the MISPC and MDOT to either purchase the development rights to adjacent properties along Lake Shore
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In the mid-1980s, rising water levels in Lake Huron endangered M-185 and bicyclists. The roadway was overwashed by waves from the lake during a storm on May 31, 1985; the waves littered the road with gravel and dirt and raised fears of erosion. MDOT spent around $ 50,000 (equivalent to $ 120,000 in
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viewing area just beyond the mile 1 marker. The next two miles (3.2 km) of M-185 are relatively isolated and devoid of major landmarks as the highway rounds Hennepin Point and runs along Voyageur's Bay. Other than a few picnic tables, the only feature between Arch Rock and mile 3 is
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The first city ordinances banning all motorized vehicles from the island were passed on July 6, 1898, with similar state park rules coming in 1901. The residents complained after a doctor's car scared their horses and caused carriage accidents, and these complaints prompted the ban. This ban was
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The next area along M-185 is also sparsely developed as it passes along Griffin Cove. Other than a few newer residential developments, the sights are limited to Brown's Brook, which features a picnic area and interpretive nature trail, and the views of the
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weekend, to fix the damage. Repairs were budgeted to replace the missing sections of roadway at a cost of $ 894,366 (equivalent to $ 2.11 million in 2023); tourists were detoured inland, and uphill, to access the island's various tourist attractions.
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and the MISPC along with funding by Mackinac Associates, a friends group that works with the state park. A portion of M-185 was resurfaced starting in September 2016. MDOT estimated the cost to be $ 900,000 (equivalent to $ 1,120,000 in 2023).
422:, in an article encouraging its readers to visit Mackinac Island, called the trek around the island on M-185 a "high priority" for visitors. The trip around the island "provides a photo opportunity at every bend in the path", according to the 382:, until the land was given to Michigan in 1895 to become its first state park. M-185 has been recognized in the press for its unique role as the only state highway without car traffic in the United States by such publications as the 2298: 478:), after which the road name changes to Lake Shore Road. Along this section of the trunkline, Shoreline Trail departs to the south and follows the water's edge before returning to M-185 at the city's water filtration plant. 526:, another popular tourist stopping point, at Jacker Point. Near mile 7 is the West Bluff Stairs leading up the bluff to Pontiac's Lookout. Further along, there is a marker commemorating the filming of a scene from 654:
In early 2016, the Native American Cultural Trail was created along M-185. The trail consists of a series of six information panels with bicycle parking areas. The panels were created in a collaboration between the
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1.4 million. M-185 was closed at the state park boundary north of the Mission Point Resort to British Landing, a distance of about four miles (6.4 km) in mid-June. This project includes the installation of
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roadway was purpose-built for non-motorized use; it is narrower than other state highways. Its 12-foot (3.7 m) width is the equivalent of a standard highway lane. In late 1960, the state paved the road in
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at the intersection with British Landing Road. The area is a popular stopping point for tourists biking or walking M-185; it is the location where British troops came ashore during the
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The beginning and ending of M-185 is marked at the intersection of Main and Fort streets next to the visitor center. That building is operated by the MISPC, but it was originally a
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named the island one of the "10 great places to get your feet back on the ground" as a car-free destination, highlighting the unique status of M-185 in the process. The magazine
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Visitor Center. The highway uses wooden markers to measure miles instead of the common metal signage; these signs are erected by the MISPC, as MDOT does not install the standard
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Mile 4 is situated at Point aux Pins at the northernmost point of the island. Here, M-185 turns southerly, passing the state boat dock and a nature center before coming to
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Shade, Joanne Prim (August 30, 1992). "Yes, the Water Does Go all the Way Around Mackinac Island: You're Welcome to Visit, but Leave the Silly Questions Behind".
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After rounding Mission Point, M-185 continues north-northwesterly along the eastern shore of Mackinac Island, first passing Dwightwood Spring then the
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their use or storage has been prohibited on property belonging to the city police and fire departments, the local school district and the Grand Hotel.
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set a limit of 15 miles per hour (24 km/h) along the highway, noting that some e-bikes could reach speeds of 28 miles per hour (45 km/h).
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passenger required medical attention. Before this incident, it was the only state highway that "never had an automobile accident" according to the
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steam-powered car toured the island and was exhibited in Marquette Park before being towed by horse back to British Landing. When Vice President
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McManus, Shawna (June 25, 2002). "Mackinac Island Gets Road Money: State Grant Will Allow Land Buys and Construction of Scenic Drives".
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Lichon, Jeff (May 2007). "A Timeless Getaway: Don't Just Imagine What Mackinac Island Is Like—It's Waiting for You To Visit!".
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In 2024, M-185 was the last state highway in Michigan to receive a speed limit. Legislation signed by Governor
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along this roadway. M-185 is one of only three state trunkline highways in Michigan on islands; the others are
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the roadway will be initially rebuilt with a gravel surface to be paved later in the year as work progresses.
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Mackinac Island has been a tourist destination since the late 19th century. The island was the country's
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Sobota, Michele (June 15, 1985). "State Rescues Island Shore Road Endangered by Rising Lake Levels".
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as the trunkline rounds both Heriot and Perrot points. Between the markers for miles 6 and 7 is
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Downtown Mackinac Island near the Mackinac Island Ferry Company Dock No.2 and the Lake View Hotel
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Vannoy, Dana (May 2003). "Bring a Camera to Experience the 19th Century on Mackinac Island".
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Baruffi, Kathy (June 20, 2008). "10 Great Places To Get Your Feet Back on the Ground".
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Kerwin, James L. (June 26, 1986). "Mackinac Island Isn't Immune to Road Repair Woes".
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The first landmark as the highway approaches downtown Mackinac Island is the island's
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DuFresne, Jim (July 13, 2002). "Fort Mackinac the Crown Jewel of Big State Park".
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State highway on Mackinac Island in Mackinac County, Michigan, United States
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MDOT obtained a $ 242,000 grant (equivalent to $ 392,000 in 2023) from the
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Natzke, Stefan; Neathery, Mike & Adderly, Kevin (June 20, 2012).
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Marsh, Betsa (June 3, 2000). "Horsing Around on Mackinac Island".
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Bikers on M-185 at mile marker 0 in downtown Mackinac Island
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within the built-up area on the island's southeast quadrant, and
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Staff writer (April 16, 2003). "Michigan's Best: Recreation".
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Miller, Holly G. (September 1995). "Michigan's Crown Jewel".
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1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Leads to many signposted historic sites in the downtown area
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station. From its starting point, M-185 heads east between
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Michigan Department of Transportation (November 3, 2005).
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elsewhere. M-185 passes by several important sites within
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Michigan Department of Transportation (April 23, 2006).
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Newer milemarker sign erected along the highway in 2011
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Johnston, Louis & Williamson, Samuel H. (2023).
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M-185 marker
MDOT
Loop
Mackinac Island
United States
Michigan
Mackinac
Michigan State Trunkline Highway System
Interstate
US
State
Byways
M-183
M-186
state trunkline highway
Michigan
Mackinac Island
Lake Huron
Straits of Mackinac
Upper
Lower
Michigan
City of Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island State Park Commission
Mackinac Island State Park
Fort Mackinac
Arch Rock
British Landing
Devil's Kitchen
Michigan Department of Transportation

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