Michigan Department of Transportation
07/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/21/2026 08:01
Some UP MDOT roadside parks closing for upgrades
ESCANABA, Mich. - Some roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in the Upper Peninsula will be closing temporarily July 27 for toilet building upgrades.
The following roadside parks will be closed from Monday, July 27 to Monday, Aug. 20, for construction activities:
Alger County
- Au Train Beach Roadside Park on M-28
- Deer Lake Roadside Park on M-28
- Grand Island Roadside Park on M-28
Keweenaw County
- Snow Gauge Roadside Park on US-41
- Great Sand Bay Roadside Park on M-26
- Esry Roadside Park on M-26
- Hebard Roadside Park on M-26
Some parks may reopen before Aug. 20, if weather conditions are favorable.
A map showing the status of MDOT roadside parks is available on the MDOT website.
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