M-44 (Michigan highway)
Route information | ||||
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Maintained by MDOT | ||||
Length | 37.463 mi[1] (60.291 km) | |||
Existed | c. July 1, 1919[2]–present | |||
Major junctions | ||||
West end | M-11 in Kentwood | |||
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East end | M-66 near Ionia | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | Michigan | |||
Counties | Kent, Ionia | |||
Highway system | ||||
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M-44 is a 37.463-mile (60.291 km)
As a state highway, M-44 dates back to around July 1, 1919, and it was routed along a section of its modern route at that time. The eastern end was altered in the late 1920s, and the western end was extended to the Grand Rapids area in the 1970s. For over 20 years, M-44 was truncated to remove the M-37 concurrency. Since 2003 though, the highway has terminated at the intersection with 28th Street.
Route description
M-44 starts at the intersection of 28th Street and East Beltline Avenue in
North of the interchange, M-44 passes the
History
M-44 was first designated by July 1, 1919, beginning at
US 131 was moved to its freeway north of Grand Rapids in 1969. The Northland Drive segment of US 131/M-44 was redesignated as only M-44, and the Plainfield Avenue segment became Conn. M-44. M-37 was rerouted as well up East Beltline from M-11 concurrently with M-44 to I-96.[13][14] In 1977, this junction at I-96 became the official western terminus of M-44, with the M-44 signs along East Beltline Avenue removed.[15][16] Then in 2003, the signs along the East Beltline were restored and the route extended back to its former terminus.[17][18]
Major intersections
County | Location | mi[1] | km | Destinations | Notes |
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Kent | Kentwood | 0.000 | 0.000 | M-11 (28th Street) M-37 south (Broadmoor Avenue) | M-44 runs concurrently with M-37 north along East Beltline Avenue |
Grand Rapids Township | 3.522 | 5.668 | M-21 (Fulton Street) – Lowell | Western terminus of M-21 | |
Grand Rapids | 4.209– 4.231 | 6.774– 6.809 | I-96 / M-37 north – Muskegon, Lansing | M-37 concurrency ends at exit 38 on I-96 | |
Conn. M-44 west (Plainfield Avenue) | Eastern terminus of Conn. M-44 | ||||
12.873 | 20.717 | Northland Drive – Rockford | Old US 131 | ||
Ionia | Otisco Township | 27.855 | 44.828 | M-91 north – Greenville | Southern terminus of M-91 |
Orleans Township – Ronald Township | 37.463 | 60.291 | M-66 – Ionia, Stanton | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Connector route
Location | Kent County |
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Length | 4.185 mi[1] (6.735 km) |
Existed | 1969[13][14]–present |
M-44 Connector, or Conn. M-44, is a 4.185-mile (6.735 km) connector route state trunkline highway running along Plainfield Avenue in the Grand Rapids area.[1] It connects I-96/M-37 near Lamberton Lake with M-44 running along East Beltline Avenue near the Grand River. In between, the highway passes through a commercial area. North of 5 Mile Road, Plainfield Avenue takes on a more suburban residential character. There are more business again at the northern end by Versluis Lake.[19] Conn. M-44 was formed in 1969 when the US 131 freeway was completed from I-96/M-37 to 14 Mile Road near Rockford. US 131 along Plainfield Avenue was redesignated as Conn. M-44 to connect I-96/M-37 with M-44.[13][14]
See also
- Michigan Highways portal
References
- ^ a b c d Michigan Department of Transportation (2021). Next Generation PR Finder (Map). Michigan Department of Transportation. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
- ^ OCLC 15607244. Retrieved October 17, 2019 – via Michigan History Center.
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- ^ a b Google (February 11, 2011). "Overview Map of M-44" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- ^ Michigan Department of Transportation (2005). National Highway System: Grand Rapids Urbanized Area (PDF) (Map). Lansing: Michigan Department of Transportation. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- ^ Natzke, Stefan; Neathery, Mike & Adderly, Kevin (June 20, 2012). "What is the National Highway System?". National Highway System. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
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- . Retrieved October 17, 2019 – via Michigan History Center. (Includes all changes through July 1, 1961)
- . Retrieved October 17, 2019 – via Michigan History Center.
- . Retrieved October 17, 2019 – via Michigan History Center.
- OCLC 12701120. Retrieved October 17, 2019 – via Michigan History Center.
- ^ OCLC 12701120. Retrieved October 17, 2019 – via Michigan History Center.
- ^ OCLC 12701120.
- OCLC 12701177.
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- OCLC 42778335. Retrieved October 17, 2019 – via Michigan History Center.
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- ^ Google (February 11, 2011). "Overview Map of Conn. M-44" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
External links
- M-44 at Michigan Highways
- Conn. M-44 at Michigan Highways