The MSHD realigned M-65 from a series of zig-zagging roads to a single set of curves along the Alcona–Alpena county line in late 1961. At the time this project was completed, all of M-65 was paved.
The Michigan State Highway Department (MSHD) changed the route of M-65 from a series of winding roads to a single set of curves along the Alcona–Apena county line in late 1961. All sections of M-65 were paved at that time.