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Superior Region

US-2 along Lake Michigan west of Epoufette.
Department of Transportation

Superior Region

A map of MDOT's seven regions with Superior Region highlighted in blue.

About Superior Region

The Superior Region manages 4,400 lane miles of state trunkline in the 15 counties of the Upper Peninsula. The region has three transportation service centers, one business office, four maintenance garages, one sign shop, one materials testing lab, and six welcome centers.

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: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, and Schoolcraft

Superior Region and TSC boundaries map

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.
Construction barrels lining a work zone.

Projects

No major projects at this time. Visit Mi Drive for current lane and bridge closures.

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I-475 and M-21 corridor study in Flint.

Studies

No active studies at this time.

Travel resources

Carpool lots

Locate carpool lots.

Welcome centers & rest areas

Locate welcome centers and rest areas.

Roadside parks & scenic views

Locate roadside parks and scenic views.

Region news

Second round of M-26 repairs in Houghton set to start Aug. 25

August 22, 2025

HOUGHTON, Mich. - A second round of emergency repairs on M-26 south of Canal Road in Houghton is planned to begin Monday, Aug. 25.

I-75 Business Spur maintenance in Sault Ste. Marie cancelled

August 21, 2025

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has cancelled maintenance work on the I-75 Business Spur bridge over I-75 in Sault Ste. Marie previous...

As funding lags, MDOT identifies U.P. bridges at risk

August 21, 2025

ESCANABA, Mich. - As the 2025 construction season moves into its final stages, officials with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are looking ahead to the end of se...

Michigan Celebrates Excellence in Transit: Transit Impact Awards, MDOT Service Awards, and Small Bus Roadeo Winners Recognized

August 20, 2025

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Public Transit Association (MPTA) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced today the inaugural Michigan Transit Impact Awards...

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Contact us

Need help? Contact the nearest Superior Region TSC or email us and our staff will ensure your inquiry is routed appropriately.

Superior Region

Aaron Johnson, P.E., 
Region Engineer

1818 Third Avenue North
Escanaba, MI 49829 

906-786-1800
888-414-MDOT (6368)
Fax: 906-789-9775

Crystal Falls TSC

Dan Kari
TSC Manager

120 Tobin-Alpha Rd.
Crystal Falls, MI 49920 

906-875-6644
Fax: 906-875-6264

Ishpeming TSC

Robert Tervo
TSC Manager

100 S. Westwood Dr.
Ishpeming, MI 49849 

906-485-4270
888-920-6368
Fax: 906-485-4878

Newberry TSC

Dawn Gustafson
TSC Manager

14113 M-28
Newberry, MI 49868 

906-293-5168
866-740-6368
Fax: 906-293-3331

Media representative

Dan Weingarten

WeingartenD@Michigan.gov

906-250-4809 

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