M-115 1000' west of the south branch tobacco river to pine street

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation $169,853.24 under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on May 30, 2025, to construct a new high-mobility aggregate (HMA) non-motorized trail, concrete sidewalk, and bridge deck spanning the South Branch Tobacco River in Clare, Michigan. The project encompasses approximately 1,000 linear feet of trail infrastructure extending from west of the South Branch Tobacco River to Pine Street, running alongside M-115, Pioneer Parkway, Maple Street, and 4th Street. Deliverables include the non-motorized trail and sidewalk improvements, a bridge structure over the river, storm sewer and drainage systems, and miscellaneous trail amenities.

This award represents the State of Michigan's utilization of Recreational Trails Program formula grant funding to enhance non-motorized transportation infrastructure and connectivity within the City of Clare. The project aligns with eligible program activities, specifically trail construction and development of trailside facilities that support non-motorized recreational and transportation uses. As a formula grant, the funding was apportioned to Michigan based on statutory allocation formulas, and the Michigan Department of Transportation, as the State-designated administering agency, selected this project based on State priorities and submitted it for FHWA approval and obligation.

Project description

New HMA non-motorized trail, concrete sidewalk, and bridge deck over the south branch tobacco river. Also includes storm sewer, drainage work, and miscellaneous trail amenities. 1000' west of the south branch tobacco river to pine street; alongside M-115, pioneer parkway, maple street, and 4TH street, city of clare, clare county