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M-554 (Michigan highway)
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M-554 was a short unsigned state trunkline highway
in the US state of Michigan
in the city of Marquette
. This highway was transferred to the City of Marquette on October 10, 2005 in the same "route swap" that extended M-553
and decommissioned BUS US 41
. Since then M-554 is now known as Division Street, and it is maintained by the City of Marquette.
Road 553 was turned over to the Michigan Department of Transportation
on October 1, 1998. CR 553 became M-553 from its southern terminus at M-35
near Gwinn
to the intersection with McClellan Ave. in the southern part of Marquette. The remainder of CR 553 from McClellan Ave to Division St. was given the M-554 designation. On October 10, 2005, the City of Marquette and MDOT swapped jurisdiction of three roadways in Marquette. The signage was changed on November 9, 2005 reflecting the changeover of M-554 and BUS US 41 to the city's control and McClellan Avenue to the state's control. This change ended the existence of M-554.
Michigan Highway System
The Michigan State Trunkline Highway System is made up of all the highways designated as Interstates, U.S. Highways and State Highways in the US state of Michigan. The system is maintained by the Michigan Department of Transportation and comprises of trunklines in all 83 counties of Michigan on...
in the US state of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
in the city of Marquette
Marquette, Michigan
Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Marquette County. The population was 21,355 at the 2010 census, making it the most populated city of the Upper Peninsula. Marquette is a major port on Lake Superior, primarily for shipping iron ore and is the home of Northern...
. This highway was transferred to the City of Marquette on October 10, 2005 in the same "route swap" that extended M-553
M-553 (Michigan highway)
M-553 is a north–south state trunkline highway in the Upper Peninsula of the US state of Michigan. The trunkline was originally Marquette County Road 553. It is the main highway connection between the US 41/M-28 corridor and both the Sawyer International Airport and Gwinn.M-553 was given its...
and decommissioned BUS US 41
U.S. Route 41 Business (Marquette, Michigan)
US Highway 41 Business Route was a state trunkline highway that served as a business loop off US 41 in the US state of Michigan through the City of Marquette along Washington and Front streets. Jurisdiction over the two streets was transferred to the City as part of a route swap that resulted...
. Since then M-554 is now known as Division Street, and it is maintained by the City of Marquette.
Route description
The southern terminus was at the intersection with M-553 and McClellan Ave. The northern terminus was the intersection of Division St. and Pioneer Rd. The entire 0.852 miles (1.371 km) length was within the City of Marquette. This section of town is relatively flat with trees. The roadway has a few gentle curves. The only signage present along the route were street signs erected by the City of Marquette.History
M-554 was created when Marquette CountyMarquette County, Michigan
-National protected areas:* Hiawatha National Forest * Huron National Wildlife Refuge* Ottawa National Forest -University:Northern Michigan University is a four-year university, established in 1899, located in Marquette, Michigan, on Michigan's Upper Peninsula...
Road 553 was turned over to the Michigan Department of Transportation
Michigan Department of Transportation
The Michigan Department of Transportation is a constitutional government agency in the US state of Michigan. The primary purpose of MDOT is to maintain the Michigan State Trunkline Highway System which includes all Interstate, US and state highways in Michigan with the exception of the Mackinac...
on October 1, 1998. CR 553 became M-553 from its southern terminus at M-35
M-35 (Michigan highway)
M-35 is a state trunkline highway in the Upper Peninsula of the US state of Michigan. Running for in a general north–south direction, it connects the cities of Menominee, Escanaba and Negaunee. The southern section of M-35 in Menominee and Delta counties carries two additional designations...
near Gwinn
Gwinn, Michigan
Gwinn is an unincorporated community in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is in Forsyth Township at on M-35 near the forks of the east and middle branches of the Escanaba River. Gwinn is a census-designated place for statistical purposes, and the CDP includes the...
to the intersection with McClellan Ave. in the southern part of Marquette. The remainder of CR 553 from McClellan Ave to Division St. was given the M-554 designation. On October 10, 2005, the City of Marquette and MDOT swapped jurisdiction of three roadways in Marquette. The signage was changed on November 9, 2005 reflecting the changeover of M-554 and BUS US 41 to the city's control and McClellan Avenue to the state's control. This change ended the existence of M-554.