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Interstate 75 South as it approaches the toll plaza for the world famous Mackinac Bridge in St. Ignace. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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A closer view of the toll plaza for the Mackinac Bridge on Interstate 75 South. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Leaving the toll plaza and approaching the Mackinac Bridge, this speed limit sign shows that the speed limits across the bridge are 45 mph and 20 mph for loaded trucks. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Starting across the Mackinac Bridge, this sign warns that all trucks must maintain 500 feet minimum of spacing across the bridge. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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This sign warns people to not jump or dive from the bridge. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Trucks and buses are prohibited from passing while crossing the Mackinac Bridge on Interstate 75 South. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 South as it begins to climb to the peak of the world famous Mackinac Bridge. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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The speed limits remain 20 mph for loaded trucks and 45 mph for all other traffic on the Mackinac Bridge. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View of the Straits of Mackinac from Interstate 75 South on the Mackinac Bridge, looking to the west. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Trucks are reminded to maintain 500 feet of spacing across the bridge. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South on the Mackinac Bridge as it continues to climb up to its peak. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on the Mackinac Bridge on Interstate 75 South. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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More speed limit signs as Interstate 75 South crosses the Straits of Mackinac on the Mackinac Bridge. As you can see, the center lanes in both directions of the bridge are metal grating. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Another view of the Mackinac Bridge on Interstate 75 South. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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The world famous Mackinac Bridge as it reaches its peak on Interstate 75 South, carrying traffic from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Mackinaw City across the Straits of Mackinaw. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on the Mackinac Bridge on Interstate 75 South as it begins its descent. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South as the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge comes into view at Mackinaw City. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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The speed limits remain 20 mph for loaded trucks and 45 mph for all other traffic across the remainder of the Mackinac Bridge. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Trucks and buses are reminded that passing is prohibited until the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South as it nears the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge, which occurs in Mackinaw City. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Take Exit 339 to Wilderness State Park, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Colonial Michilimackinac. Take Exit 338 to Historic Mill Creek. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 339: Mackinaw City (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Now that Interstate 75 South has reached the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge, the speed limit increases to 60 mph for all traffic through Mackinaw City. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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A Michigan Welcome Center / Rest Area exists off Exit 338, 1/4 mile ahead. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Take Exit 338 to Rogers City. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 338: US 23 - Cheboygan / Alpena (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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At mile marker 338, the maximum speed limits increase once again to 75 mph for automobiles and 65 mph for trucks. The minimum speed limit for all traffic is 55 mph. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South as it enters Cheboygan County. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 336: US 31 - Petoskey / Charlevoix (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 South. It's 25 miles to Indian River, 55 miles to Gaylord, and 185 miles to Saginaw. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 South at mile marker 333. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at mile marker 332. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Mile marker 330 on Interstate 75 South in Cheboygan County. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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This sign warns that trucks (tractor trailers) are prohibited in the Rest Area ahead. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 75 South at mile marker 328 in Cheboygan County. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 326: CR C66 - Cheboygan / Cross Village (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 South at mile marker 325. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Take Exit 322 to Pellston Regional Airport. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 322: C64 - Cheboygan / Pellston (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at mile marker 320. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Mile marker 318 on Interstate 75 South in Cheboygan County. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 South at mile marker 316. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Indian River. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Take Exit 313 to a Tourist-Elk Herd Information Center. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 313: M-27 - Topinabee / Indian River (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Take Exit 310 to Onaway, Indian River, and Alanson. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Also take Exit 310 to Burt Lake State Park. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 310: M-68 - Rogers City / Petoskey (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 South. It's 9 miles to Wolverine, 29 miles to Gaylord, and 159 miles to Saginaw. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 South at mile marker 307. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Mile marker 306 on Interstate 75 South in Cheboygan County. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at mile marker 303. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 301: CR C58 - Wolverine (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Another Interstate 75 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 South at mile marker 299. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at mile marker 298. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 South at mile marker 296. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South as it enters Otsego County. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at mile marker 292. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 290: Vanderbilt (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Mile marker 288 on Interstate 75 South in Otsego County. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 75 South in Otsego County. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 South at mile marker 285. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Gaylord. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Take Exit 282 to Atlanta, Alpena, and East Jordan. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Also take Exit 282 for Tourist Information on the local Elk Herds. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Take Exit 282 to Gaylord Regional Airport as well. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Traffic to the Otsego County Fairgrounds should use Exit 282. (Photo taken 7/16/17). |
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Interstate 75 South at Exit 282: Interstate 75 Business Loop / M-32 - Downtown Gaylord (Photo taken 7/16/17). |