Michigan Department of Transportation

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Initiatives

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Share your feedback! Provide comments on proposed rules to improve safety and maintenance at MDOT's roadside facilities.

Latest news

October 17, 2025

MDOT roadside parks set to close for season

LANSING, Mich. - Most roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be closed for the season on Friday, Oct. 31.

October 17, 2025

Atwater Street in Detroit closing Monday, Oct. 20, for continuing utility improvements for I-375

DETROIT, Mich. - Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) contractors are continuing work on a new storm sewer for I-375 in Detroit. As part of this work, crews will close A...

October 17, 2025

Update: Portage Lake Lift Bridge test lifts for bridge inspections Oct. 22-23

HOUGHTON, Mich. - Crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be performing routine bridge inspections on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between the cities of...

October 16, 2025

US-2 detour for permit railroad bridge work Oct. 20-31 in Menominee County

POWERS, Mich. ¬- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Menominee County Road Commission have issued a permit for railroad bridge work near the US-2/US-41 inte...

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Travel

	Welcome centers and rest areas		Travel safety
	Construction projects		Bridges and crossings
	MDOT maps		More travel resources

Business

	Vendor and consultant services		Local government
	Trucker resources		Apply for permits
	Civil Rights programs		More business resources

Planning for the future

Five-Year Transportation Plan

Michigan Mobility 2045 Plan

Project and planning studies

Grant programs

Public involvement

More program resources

Upcoming events

Oct 22

Virtual public hearing on proposed rules for roadside facilities

MDOT is hosting a virtual public hearing to discuss new administrative rules for properties maintained throughout the state. The proposed rules would apply to all MDOT right of ...

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Oct 25

Trunk or Treat with Airplanes

Grand Haven Memorial Airpark

Join us for the Grand Haven Airport Trunk or Treat with Airplanes Halloween event. We’ll form a large circle with airplanes and hand out candy. You can fly in to attend or...

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Nov 06

State Transportation Commission meeting

Office of Aeronautics

The State Transportation Commission (STC) is the policy-making body for all state transportation programs and it oversees the administration of state and federal funds allocated...

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Nov 07

Mackinac Bridge Authority meeting

All meetings of the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) are open to the public, and attendance is encouraged. The full agenda is available on the MBA website. Attendees who requ...

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MDOT Director

"Through collaboration and innovation, Michigan will deliver a well-maintained and sustainably funded network where strategic investments are made in mobility options that improve quality of life, support public health, and promote resiliency."

- Bradley C. Wieferich, P.E.
Director

Director Bradley Wieferich speaks at Michigan kick-off event for National Work Zone Awareness Week.

Talking Michigan Transportation

The Talking Michigan Transportation (TMT) podcast features conversations with transportation experts from MDOT and beyond. From rail and transit to the future of connected and automated vehicles, we cover everything shaping the way people and goods move.

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Toward Zero Deaths

Road safety remains one of the most challenging issues facing Michigan and the nation. Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) is intended to change driver behavior by educating the public about the seriousness of the issue.