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 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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April 07, 2025
Fast facts:
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) are conducting the second phase of a household travel survey that will provide information necessary to set transportation priorities for the future. Starting April 7, randomly selected households will have the opportunity to provide details regarding their day-to-day travel. SEMCOG will focus their survey collection in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saint Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties, while MDOT will survey other areas of the state.
The MI Travel Counts survey will be conducted by nationally recognized research firm Resource Systems Group, Inc. (RSG) on behalf of MDOT and SEMCOG. Survey results will help transportation planners better understand how, when, where and why people travel in and around the state of Michigan. Last conducted in 2015, this update will help planners account for the many changes in travel that have occurred, like the prevalence of remote work, the increase in online shopping and greater use of ridesharing and delivery services.
Randomly selected households will receive an invitation to participate in the survey via U.S. Mail, featuring survey materials available in English, Spanish and Arabic. Upon accepting the invitation, household members will provide demographic data and then report their travel either via a smartphone application, online or by telephone. The information provided to MI Travel Counts will be anonymized and aggregated to calculate statistics for study purposes.
In the first of three phases, MDOT surveyed participants statewide (not including the seven counties of southeast Michigan) in spring 2024. The second phase starts April 7, with the final phase in fall 2025.
About RSG:
RSG conducts research on behalf of public and private sector clients using software applications, smartphones, websites, surveys, computers, tablets and other means of collecting data. They specialize in designing, implementing and applying sophisticated data-driven models with in-depth analytics to help clients understand why people and systems do what they do.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $70 million to rebuild US-131 from 76th Street to 100th Street in Byron Township.
LUDINGTON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $2.5 million to resurface 6 miles of M-116 (Lakeshore Drive) from Tinkham Avenue to the Ludington State Park entrance..
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately $8 million to resurface 5 miles of M-3 (Gratiot Avenue) from Sandpiper Drive to 23 Mile Road and M-3 (23 Mile Road) from Gratiot Avenue to I-94, upgrading sidewalk curb ramps, improving drainage, repairing guardrail, and restriping permanent pavement markings in the townships of Clinton, Macomb and Chesterfield.
CLARKSTON, Mich. - Bridge and road work along I-75 in northern Oakland County continues as part of $160 million project to resurface and repair I-75 from M-15 (Ortonville Road) to the Oakland/Genesee county line.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Contractors for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin making detour route improvements on local roads and installing temporary traffic signals needed to maintain traffic during the US-31 rebuilding project in Benzie and Grand Traverse counties that will begin after Labor Day.
DETROIT, Mich. - Weather permitting, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) contract crews will be removing the McClellan Avenue overpass above I-94 this weekend.
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin the following ramp and lane closures on Wednesday: southbound US-23 ramps to and from Lee Road, eastbound I-96 collector-distributor (CD) ramp to southbound US-23, and southbound US-23 single-lane closure from I-96 to Silver Lake Road
MUSKEGON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $9 million to resurface 7 miles of M-46 (Apple Avenue) from US-31 to Maple Island Road in Muskegon County.
PLAINWELL, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $1.4 million to improve 4 miles of US-131 from the Grand Elk Railroad crossing to just north of 112th Avenue.
