GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will keep nearly all of the state's 77 rest areas open this winter to maintain the convenience and safety they provide to motorists.
Five seasonal areas, including St Ignace in the UP, will close beginning December 2nd. The seasonal closures are due to reduced use during winter months and safety concerns, such as steep entrance and exit drives and potentially slippery conditions on stairways between parking lots and buildings. Closed rest areas are locked and winterized, with exit and entrance ramps barricaded. Designated rest areas will have "Closed Until Spring" signs posted and will have the mileage to the next open rest area listed.
Closed rest areas will be listed on MDOT's website at www.Michigan.gov/RestAreas.
