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Right-of-way construction permits
Right-of-way construction permits
MDOT has the regulatory authority for managing the use of the state highway right of way and adjacent boundaries as stipulated in:
- Public Act 200 of 1969 (Driveway, Banner and Parade Act),
- Administrative Rules regulating driveways, banners and parades,
- Public Act 368 of 1925 (Encroachment Act),
- Public Act 106 of 1972 (Highway Advertising Act).
MDOT also regulates private and public entity's use of the state highway right of way by acting as the primary liaison between other state government agencies, the Federal Highway Administration, utility companies, and permit applicants.
Permits and information for the following operations can be obtained by contacting the appropriate MDOT Transportation Service Center:
Contact
Joe Rios | 517-241-2103
Statewide Construction Permit Coordinator
Permit Gateway
All construction permit applications are submitted and purchased through the MDOT Permit Gateway online service.
- Instructions for Government Agencies, Schools and Colleges
- Instructions for Delegating a Business or Individual
- Instructions for Registering a Business
- Instructions for CPS Individual Applicants
- CPS Application Guide
For technical problems related to MDOT Permit Gateway (MPG), e-mail MDOT-MPG@Michigan.gov or call 844-806-0002.
For technical problems related to CPS, contact MDOT-CPS-Question@Michigan.gov.