10/31/2026
🚨 THE DEVIL’S ELBOW IS OPEN! 🎉
After weeks of restoration work, the Devil’s Elbow along M-119 is finally open to traffic!
🎥 Missed the restoration? We’ve been following the progress at the Devil’s Elbow throughout the project! Visit our page to watch our videos documenting the incredible work that went into restoring this stretch of M-119.
👏 A huge thank you to everyone involved in this project, including:
Michigan Department of Transportation
Emmet County Road Commission
Cheboygan County Road Commission
Otsego County Road Commission
Harbor Springs Excavating
E F Wilkinson & Sons
And, of course, all the equipment operators, truck drivers, engineers, and crews who worked to make this possible!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to preserving this special stretch of M-119. 🌳🍂
We’ll share more photos of the completed restoration soon!
⚠️ Please note: The separate M-119 closure near Division Road remains in effect, with repairs expected to continue into 2027. Travelers should plan accordingly.
📸 Photo taken during the closure.
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