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Hartwick Pines Rest Area closed March 24-30 for lighting upgrades

March 14, 2025

GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be upgrading lighting in the Hartwick Pines Rest Area on southbound I-75 in Crawford County. This project will require closing the facility while the work is done.

County:
Crawford

Highway:
Southbound I-75

Closest community:
Grayling

Start date:
Monday, March 24, 2025

Estimated end date:
Sunday, March 30, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
During the work, the rest area facility and parking lot will be closed.

Safety benefit:
This project will ensure lighting at the facility is safe and adequate for visitors.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation North Region

Media Contact:

James Lake

MDOT North Region Media Representative

LakeJ1@Michigan.gov

989-731-5090

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