- M-168 (Michigan highway)
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M-168
M-168 highlighted in redRoute information Maintained by MDOT Length: 0.953 mi[3] (1.534 km) Existed: 1931[1][2] – present Major junctions East end: 
M-22 in ElbertaWest end: Former Ann Arbor Railroad ferry docks in Elberta Location Counties: Benzie Highway system Michigan State Trunkline Highway System
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→M-168 is one of the shortest state trunkline highways in the US state of Michigan, extending 0.953 miles (1.534 km) from a junction with M-22 in downtown Elberta to the former Ann Arbor Railroad ferry docks. It follows the south shore of Lake Betsie (formed by the Betsie River before flowing into Lake Michigan). The highway was commissioned in 1931 and served as a connection to the car ferries until 1984. Currently the road is being reconstructed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in preparation to transfer it to village control.
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Route description
M-168 begins at a junction with M-22 just west of where M-22 crosses over Lake Betsie. Known as Frankfort Avenue, M-168 then travels to the northwest near the shore of the lake through a mixed residential and commercial area before turning slightly westward onto Furnace Avenue. Along Furnace Avenue, the roadway is lined with homes on one side and lake frontage on the other. Eventually, the road curves to the west where it intersects Betsie Valley Trail coming to its terminus shortly thereafter at the former Ann Arbor Railroad ferry docks.[4]
History
M-168 has existed in its current location since 1931. It was originally assumed into the state trunkline system as being 0.8 miles (1.3 km) in length.[1][2] Aside from a minor realignment of the junction with M-22 in 1987, the route has remained in this configuration since 1931.[5][6] From upon its creation until 1984, the road was the main entrance for cars bound for boarding the car ferry.[7]
Future
A Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) document indicates that in 2010, a $2.1 million project will reconstruct M-168. Upon completion of the project, the route will be jurisdictionally transferred to the Village of Elberta, thereby removing M-168 from the state trunkline system.[8]
Major intersections
The entire highway is in Elberta, Benzie County.
Mile[3] Destinations Notes 0.000 
M-22 / LMCT – Manistee, Frankfort0.953 Former Ann Arbor Railroad ferry docks 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi See also
References
- ^ a b Michigan State Highway Department (July 1, 1931). Official Highway Service Map (Map). Cartography by H.M. Gousha.
- ^ a b Michigan State Highway Department (October 1, 1931). Official Highway Service Map (Map). Cartography by H.M. Gousha.
- ^ a b "MDOT Physical Reference Finder Application". Michigan Department of Transportation. 2009. http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/prfinder/. Retrieved October 30, 2010.
- ^ Google, Inc. Google Maps – Overview Map of M-168 (Map). Cartography by Google, Inc. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Frankfort+Ave&daddr=Furnace+St&hl=en&geocode=FTTVqAIdEEvc-g%3BFXD4qAIdRhDc-g&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=19&sll=44.619417,-86.226159&sspn=0.001798,0.001819&ie=UTF8&ll=44.624137,-86.233535&spn=0.028773,0.029097&t=h&z=15. Retrieved October 30, 2010.
- ^ Michigan Department of Transportation (1987). Official Transportation Map (Map). 1 in:14.5 mi/1 in:23 km.
- ^ Michigan Department of Transportation (1988). Department of Transportation Map (Map). 1 in:14.5 mi/1 in:23 km.
- ^ Michigan Department of Transportation (1985). Official Transportation Map (Map). 1 in:14.5 mi/1 in:23 km.
- ^ "Jobs Today Initiative and SAFETEA-LU Earmark Project Investments" (PDF). Michigan Department of Transportation. March 30, 2006. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MDOT_SAFETEA_LU_andJobsToday11-16-05_142402_7.pdf. Retrieved February 12, 2008.
External links
Categories:- State highways in Michigan
- Transportation in Benzie County, Michigan
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