Individuals have reported receiving text messages claiming to be from MDOT and demanding toll payments. This is a scam. MDOT does not operate any toll roads; messages should be ignored and deleted immediately. Learn more from MDOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich and Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Michigan Department of Transportation
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Spotlight
Traffic restrictions lifted for holiday travel
MDOT is suspending work and lifting restrictions to ease congestion and increase safety.
2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk
The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is scheduled for Sept. 1, from 6:30 a.m. to noon.
Toll texts are scams
MDOT is reminding residents that text messages demanding payment for unpaid tolls are scams.
Work zone safety
Michigan is serious about the safety of workers and motorists. Slow down and give work zones your full attention.
MDOT Director
"Through collaboration and innovation, Michigan will deliver a well-maintained and sustainably funded network where strategic investments are made in mobility options that improve quality of life, support public health, and promote resiliency."
Bradley C. Wieferich, P.E.
Talking Michigan Transportation
The Talking Michigan Transportation (TMT) podcast features conversations with transportation experts from MDOT and beyond. From rail and transit to the future of connected and automated vehicles, we cover everything shaping the way people and goods move.
Toward Zero Deaths
Road safety remains one of the most challenging issues facing Michigan and the nation. Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) is intended to change driver behavior by educating the public about the seriousness of the issue.