WHAT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investing $850,000 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to pave the existing Pere Marquette Rail Trail. The area involved is located within the current DNR and MDOT right of way, beginning east of Washington Road and extending to approximately 2 miles west of Farwell in Clare County. The project will include a 10-to 12-foot-wide paved path with a new parking lot at the east end of the trail.
This project is expected to begin in June and is anticipated to be completed by late July.
WHO: MDOT staff
Community representatives
Interested residents
WHEN: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
4 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Farwell Village Hall
109 South Hall St.
Farwell
Special accommodations: 989-775-6104, ext. 302
BACKGROUND: Interested residents are invited to stop by anytime during the open house- style meeting to view displays and learn more about this project. The purpose of these improvements is to provide area residents and visitors with improved recreational facilities. Public input is sought to help MDOT recognize and address any concerns. MDOT staff members will be available to answer questions.
MDOT: Working to improve our state roads and bridges.
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