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About North Region
The North Region is responsible for the maintenance and repair of 4,344 lane miles of state highways and freeways in the northern 21 counties of the Lower Peninsula. In addition to the region office, North Region has three transportation service centers, three operations facilities, two testing labs, a region sign shop, and one welcome center.
Regions and TSCs work with local governments, elected officials, stakeholders, and residents to ensure positive transportation decisions that keep people and goods moving safely, efficiently, and reliably through the region.
Counties: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, Ogemaw, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, and Wexford
Major region projects and studies
This is not a complete list of all road and bridge work. For current lane closure information, visit Mi Drive.
Projects
- M-72/M-22 Rebuilding Project - Grand Traverse County
- I-75/M-32 Interchange Rebuilding and Reconfiguration Project - Gaylord
- US-23 Rebuilding Project Tawas City and East Tawas - Iosco County
- US-31 Rebuilding Project - Grand Traverse and Benzie counties
- US-31 Rebuilding Project - Manistee County
- US-31/3 Mile Improvements Project - Traverse City
Contact us
Need help? Contact the nearest North Region TSC or email us and our staff will ensure your inquiry is routed appropriately.
North Region
Scott Thayer, P.E.
Region Engineer
1088 M-32 East
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-731-5090
888-304-MDOT (6368)
Fax: 989-732-3898
Alpena TSC
Gaylord TSC
Traverse City TSC
Dan Wagner
TSC Manager
2084 US-31 South, Ste B
Traverse City, MI 49685
231-941-1986
Fax: 231-941-1512
Media representative
James Lake
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