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.
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Resources for grant and economic development opportunities and project coordination.
Resources for local governmental agencies that regularly require access to state right of way.
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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.
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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 08, 2025
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.
Work this spring and summer will include widening and asphalt overlays on portions of the detour routes, including Gonder Road, Riley Road, Rhodes/Diamond Park Road, Bendon Road, Cinder Road, and Reynolds Road. Temporary traffic signals will be installed at the intersections of County Road (CR) 633 at Youker Road, Karlin Road at Youker Road, and J. Maddy Parkway at Riley Road, as well as modifications to the signal at the US-31/CR 633 intersection.
This work is part of an overall $32.5 million project to rebuild a 7.8-mile section of US-31 from Sullivan Road in Green Lake Township, Grand Traverse County, to Reynolds Road in Inland Township, Benzie County, in 2025 and 2026. The proposed work will include roadway rebuilding and widening to improve pavement condition and provide safety improvements with the addition of center left-turn lanes, widened paved shoulders, and rumble strips. The South Long Lake Road/J. Maddy Parkway intersection will be rebuilt as a roundabout.
Counties:
Grand Traverse and Benzie
Highway:
US-31
Closest community:
Interlochen
Start date:
Monday, April 14, 2025
Estimated end date:
Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
Traffic restrictions:
This work will require daytime lane closures with traffic regulators and shoulder closures
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 310 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will help safely and efficiently maintain traffic during portions of the project that require full detours of US-31 traffic.
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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..
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.
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.
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.
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) 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.
