Ann Arbor's little rest area that could no longer can, now that the state is replacing it.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is razing and rebuilding the Northfield Church rest area on U.S. 23 just north of Ann Arbor. The small rest area, which services southbound U.S. 23 traffic, will become bigger and more efficient thanks to an infusion of $2.8 million.
The new rest area will be 3,903 square feet and offer dual restroom facilities on both north and south sides of building. There will also be a family restroom and changing station. The parking lot will be able to accomodate 90 cars, 30 trucks/RVs and two bus pull-up parking spots. Picnic tables will also be added.
The rest area was originally built in 1967 and was 1,156 square feet. It was expanded in 1984 to 2,025 square feet and able to accommodate 48 cars and 21 trucks/RVs.
Construction is expected to wrap up by next June when a short work project that will shut down half of the lanes on U.S. 23 is finished.
Source: Kari Arend, spokeswoman for the Michigan Department of Transportation
Writer: Jon Zemke
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