ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Motorists will soon be able to drive faster on several highways in Michigan, including a large portion of US-131 north of Grand Rapids.
The Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan State Police announced on Wednesday the 600 miles of freeway that will increase to a 75 mph speed limit and 900 miles of other roads that will increase to 65 mph.
Starting May 1, MDOT will begin posting the new 75 mph speed limits on three freeways, including US-131 near the Greenville exit to north of Manton — a total of 95 miles.
MDOT also says I-75 in Bay City to US-23 in Mackinaw City and St. Ignance to Sault Ste. Marie will increase to 75 mph, as well as US-127 at I-69 to the end of the freeway at St. Johns and the beginning of the freeway at Ithaca to I-75.
Trucks and buses in the increased speed zones will be able to drive up to 65 mph.
In Ottawa County, a 7-mile stretch on M-231 from Lake Michigan Drive in Robinson Township to M-104 near Nunica will increase to 65 mph.
MDOT says new speed limits will be posted on all of the selected highways and roads prior to mid-November.