Our goal is to keep Michigan's motorists safe, informed, and mobile. That is why MDOT offers many ways to help ease the stress of commuting by providing information that commuters want and need as they make daily travel decisions.
Did you know that millions of people visit the Great Lakes State every year? Whether you are from out of state or right here in Michigan, we want to ensure your travel throughout Michigan is informative, comfortable, and fun.
At MDOT, safety is paramount. It is our goal to improve overall safety for all road users, internal staff, contractors performing work on roads, and emergency responders.
Every year, MDOT produces an updated version of the state transportation map. The department also produces numerous geographic information system maps to assist commuters, tourists, and businesses.
In Michigan, there are three publicly-owned and operated bridges: Mackinac Bridge, Blue Water Bridge, and International Bridge. There are also two privately-owned and operated border crossings: Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.
A vibrant and sustainable multimodal transportation system is vital to Michigan's future economic viability and competitiveness. From aviation to public transportation, rail, freight, and marine, MDOT is involved in all modes of transportation.
MDOT's Office of Business Development (OBD) manages external civil rights programs, such as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, the On-the-Job Training Program, and the Small Business Program, and ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, equal opportunity requirements for contractors, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
MDOT is committed to ensuring that projects, programs and services are performed without discrimination, under Title VI.
Contractors and vendors who work on federally assisted projects are required to establish and carry out policies to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, or disability.
The Bureau of Bridges and Structures is responsible for statewide policy, procedure development, and execution to ensure all bridges and structures are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated to ensure safety.
MDOT provides funding for competitive grant and loan programs primarily, but not exclusively, for state and local road agencies for the greatest impact on economic development and job creation.
MDOT's Highway Programs focus on the development and management of the department's roadsides, environmental efforts and policies, and federal-aid highway information.
The Bureau of Transportation Planning develops and implements a comprehensive transportation planning process which results in investments that are consistent with the policies of the State Transportation Commission.
Research Administration supports and promotes innovative research that encourages safe, sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions throughout Michigan.
MDOT provides technologies and partnerships in order to make the transportation system safer and less congested.
MDOT has ongoing government-to-government communication with 12 federally recognized sovereign tribal governments whose lands are situated within Michigan.
The Office of Communications works with the media to inform the public of MDOT's mission, policies and practices in a positive, consistent and credible manner. The office is responsible for media relations, social media, and website development.
Public participation is integral to efficient, effective and responsive transportation decisions. At MDOT, we want to ensure your voice is not only heard, but makes a difference in moving Michigan forward.
Transportation Reality Check takes on transportation myths and misconceptions, and explains why MDOT does things the way they do.
Resources for the development of quality transportation project documents and services.
Resources for specialized engineering and technical support for construction staff.
Resources for prequalification, bid letting, contract awards, and payments.
Resources for consultant advisories, prequalification information, contracts, and proposals.
Resources for grant and economic development opportunities and project coordination.
Resources for local governmental agencies that regularly require access to state right of way.
Resources for MDOT real estate standards, policies and procedures, and training.
Resources for general work zone mobility guidelines for engineering and technical staff.
Resources for rules, guidelines, restrictions, and permits to safely transport goods.
Open data refers to data that has been officially classified as public that can be made freely available for everyone to use without credentials or restrictions. MDOT promotes transparency, innovation and informed decision-making by providing datasets classified as public freely available to everyone.
MDOT's goal is to support the implementation and use of GIS software and hardware through innovative solutions that solve spatial problems and support more informed decisions about Michigan's transportation infrastructure.
The technical training (TT) course schedule lists the various technical training courses offered through the Office of Organizational Development during the construction off-season months for the local agencies and consultants.
The Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students interested in civil engineering and construction management careers, valuable experience by working with professional field staff.
TRAC engages high school and middle school students in solving real-world problems, such as designing bridges or analyzing the environmental effects of building a highway.
The MDOT Transportation Career Pathways Program is committed to helping you build a fulfilling and rewarding career in the transportation industry, even if you're not entirely sure where to start.
MDOT's Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a rotational program that provides new engineers experience in multiple work areas while being assigned a senior-level mentor.
The HBCU TDRP is a unique partnership between MDOT and Michigan colleges and universities to offer on-the-job training to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in engineering or transportation-related careers.
The Veteran Internship Program assists honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce.
Engineering Week videos and lesson plans are all-inclusive resources to show early elementary to high school students the career of civil engineering at MDOT.
At MDOT, we are here to help. If you can't find what you are looking for in our popular topics, frequently asked questions or website search, give us a call at 517-241-2400 or fill out our contact form.
MDOT's seven region offices each handle transportation-related construction, maintenance and programs within the region's geographic boundaries.
The Office of Policy and Government Relations represents MDOT's interests as new or amendatory legislation is developed or moving through the legislative process.
Commissions and councils provide a public forum for policy development and implementation.
Policies help the department implement its mission of serving and connecting people, communities, and the economy through transportation.
Allows MDOT's regions and engineers to expand their knowledge on how Michigan freeways are operating over time and how they compare to each other.
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Permits are handled by MDOT's regions and TSCs.
| Bay City TSC 2590 E. Wilder Road Bay City, MI 48706 Phone: 989-671-1555 Fax: 989-671-1530 |
Counties: Arenac, Bay & Saginaw Construction Permits: Don Hundley, 989-233-7253 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Joe Uhelski, 989-280-1909 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Davison TSC 9495 E. Potter Road Davison, MI 48423 Phone: 810-653-7470 |
Counties: Shiawassee, Genesee & Lapeer Construction Permits: Steve Gasser, 810-614-0223 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Alina Sokolowski, 810-348-1251 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Mt. Pleasant TSC 1212 Corporate Drive Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Phone: 989-773-7756 |
Counties: Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Midland & Gratiot Construction Permits: Ben Burrows, 989-239-2645 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Mike Loynes, 989-621-0286 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Huron TSC (mailing address only) 9495 E. Potter Road Davison, MI 48423 Phone: 810-941-7819 Fax: 989-754-8122 |
Counties: Huron, Sanilac & St. Clair & Tuscola Construction Permits: Kasey Castle, 989-220-9054 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: John DeLang, 810-347-9250 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
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Cadillac TSC 7915 US-131 Hwy Cadillac, MI 49601 Phone: 231-775-3486 Fax: 231-775-0301 |
Counties: Lake, Osceola, Newaygo, Mecosta & Montcalm Construction Permits: Allen Heuker, 231-775-3486 Construction Permits: Brian Delgado, 616-915-0529 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: David Coger, 231-429-5982 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
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Grand Rapids TSC 2660 Leonard Street, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Phone: 616-464-1800 Fax: 616-464-1189 |
Counties: Kent, Ionia, Allegan & Barry Construction Permits: Kerwin Keen, 616-250-5743 Construction Permits: Adam Vandercook, 616-299-8108 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Jason Minkus, 616-292-0324 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Muskegon TSC 2225 Olthoff Drive Muskegon, MI 49444 Phone: 231-777-3451 Fax: 231-777-3621 |
Counties: Mason, Oceana, Muskegon & Ottawa Construction Permits: Jordan Love, 269-330-4348 Construction Permits: Suzanne Mulder, 616-690-7204 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Suzanne Mulder, 616-690-7204 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Detroit TSC 1060 West Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313-965-6350 Fax: 313-965-6339 |
Location: Detroit only (Cities of Detroit, Highland Park, Harper Woods, Hamtramck, Grosse Pointe & 8 Mile Rd.) Construction Permits: Stacie Percell, 313-643-0852 Construction Permits: Greg Perkowski, 248-234-3491 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Greg Perkowski, 248-234-3491 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Macomb TSC 26170 21 Mile Road Chesterfield Twp, MI 48051 Phone: 586-421-3920 Fax: 586-598-4043 |
County: Macomb Construction Permits: Roderick Jackson, 248-497-3629 Construction Permits: Shafic Elzroui, 313-817-3656 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Shafic Elzroui, 313-817-3656 Adopt-A-Highway: Amy Plante, 586-421-3920 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
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Oakland TSC 800 Vanguard Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-451-0001 |
County: Oakland Construction Permits: Hassan Alwan, 313-500-4277 Construction Permits: Wioletta Bilan, 248-388-0020 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Douglas Damko, 810-343-8965 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Taylor TSC 6510 Telegraph Taylor, MI 48180-3923 Phone: 313-375-2400 Fax: 313-295-0822 |
County: Wayne (excludes Detroit) Construction Permits: Andrea Jones, 313-643-0650 Construction Permits: Rachel Laderach, 313-643-0745 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Rachel Laderach, 313-643-0745 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Alpena TSC 1540 Airport Road Alpena, MI 49707 Phone: 989-356-2231 Toll Free: 877-404-6368 Fax: 989-354-4142 |
Counties: Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena, Oscoda, Alcona, Ogemaw & Iosco Construction Permits: Derek Waldorf, 231-340-5255 Construction Permits: Jonathan Langley, 989-239-9982 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Derek Waldorf, 231-340-5255 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Gaylord TSC 1088 M-32 East Gaylord, MI 49735 Phone: 989-731-5090 Toll Free: 888-811-6368 Fax: 989-344-8403 |
Counties: Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Antrim, Otsego, Crawford & Roscommon Construction Permits: Andrew Perkette, 231-495-1354 Construction Permits: Christopher Young, 231-340-6791 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Christopher Young, 231-340-6791 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Traverse City TSC 2084 US-31 South, Suite B Traverse City, MI 49685 Phone: 231-941-1986 Toll Free: 888-457-6368 Fax: 231-941-3397 |
Counties: Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Wexford, & Missaukee Construction Permits: Steve Burzynski, 231-941-1986 Construction Permits: Connor Fitzpatrick, 231-941-1986 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Connor Fitzpatrick, 231-941-1986 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Coloma Business Office 3880 Red Arrow Highway Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Phone: 269-849-1165 Toll Free: 877-321-6368 Fax: 269-849-1227 |
Counties: Van Buren & Berrien Construction Permits: Shawn Davis: 269-217-0272 Construction Permits: Michael Bippley: 269-207-2269 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Gilbert Abu, 517-256-0544 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Kalamazoo TSC 5372 South 9th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Phone: 269-375-8900 Toll Free: 877-320-6368 Fax: 269-544-0080 |
Counties: Kalamazoo & Cass Construction Permits: Gilbert Abu, 517-256-0544 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Gilbert Abu, 517-256-0544 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Marshall TSC 15300 W. Michigan Avenue Marshall, MI 49068 Phone: 269-789-0592 Fax: 269-789-0936 |
Counties: Calhoun, St. Joseph & Branch Construction Permits: Brett Arrans, 269-208-1112 Construction Permits: Brandon Betz, 269-716-8402 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Brandon Betz, 269-716-8402 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Crystal Falls TSC 120 Tobin-Alpha Road Crystal Falls, MI 49920 Phone: 906-875-6644 Toll Free: 866-584-8100 Fax: 906-875-6264 |
Counties: Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson, Menominee & Delta Construction Permits: Jeff Hagglund, 906-398-1832 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Jeremy Nocerini, 906-398-1948 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Ishpeming TSC 100 S. Westwood Drive Ishpeming, MI 49849 Phone: 906-485-4270 Toll Free: 888-920-6368 Fax: 906-485-4878 |
Counties: Ontonagon, Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga & Marquette Construction Permits: Dennis Collins, 906-630-8085 Construction Permits: Ben Carrigan, 906-280-6573 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Shellie Peraino, 906-398-1972 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Newberry TSC 14113 M-28 Newberry, MI 49868 Phone: 906-293-5168 Fax: 906-293-3331 |
Counties: Alger, Schoolcraft, Luce, Mackinac & Chippewa Construction Permits: Kyle Martin, 906-293-5168 Construction Permits: Jacob Mathieu, 231-340-1721 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Jacob Mathieu, 231-340-1721 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Brighton TSC 10321 E. Grand River, Suite 500 Brighton, MI 48116 Phone: 810-227-4681 Fax: 810-227-7929 |
Counties: Livingston, Washtenaw & Monroe Construction Permits: Matt Kenwell, 517-403-3252 Construction Permits: Pascal Bui, 517-404-2070 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Pascal Bui, 517-404-2070 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Jackson TSC 2750 N. Elm Road Jackson, MI 49201-6802 Phone: 517-780-7540 Fax: 517-780-5099 |
Counties: Jackson, Hillsdale & Lenawee Construction Permits: Doug Jordan, 517-937-6472 Construction Permits: Jared Boll, 517-812-4473 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Jared Boll, 517-812-4473 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Lansing TSC 2700 Port Lansing Road Lansing, MI 48906 Phone: 517-335-3754 Fax: 517-324-0294 |
Counties: Clinton, Eaton & Ingham Construction Permits: Larry Thelen, 517-749-8733 Construction Permits: Ghazi Mustafa, 517-719-4755 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Ghazi Mustafa, 517-719-4755 Adopt-A-Highway: Refer to the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator page for contacts. |
| Development Services Division Phone: 517-373-7680 Fax: 517-373-2209 Transport Permit Call Center Phone: 517-241-8999, select option 2 Fax: 517-335-0022 |
Construction Permits: Joe Rios, 517-241-2103 Highway Advertising: Melissa Staffeld, 517-335-2209 Utility Coordination: Eric Thackery, 517-335-8856 |
