March 29, 2005 - - Ever wish for a guide on how to navigate around and through construction sites on state roads? The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has a free publication just for you. Called Paving the Way, the free annual map is updated every construction season to help motorists locate major road and bridge projects in all seven MDOT regions. As in years past, the 2005 edition of Paving the Way also details construction on state roads in Detroit and Grand Rapids with maps specific to these two areas of the state.
"We hope that motorists will use Paving the Way to learn about the major projects planned for the 2005 construction season and enjoy a smoother, safer ride," said State Transportation Director Gloria J. Jeff. "As we embark on yet another construction season, we reaffirm MDOT's commitment to preserving state roads and bridges, improving the quality of life for residents and visitors alike, helping to promote responsible land use, and providing Michigan businesses with a first-class transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people, goods and services."
Paving the Way will be available at MDOT's Transportation Service Centers, region offices, and Michigan Welcome Centers - and it will be posted at state rest areas. In addition to the printed map, you can access a regularly updated electronic version on the MDOT Web site at www.michigan.gov/mdot by clicking on the "2005 Construction Map, Paving the Way" link. In addition, a regularly updated list of lane closures appears on the MDOT Web site at http://www.mdot.state.mi.us/laneclosure.
MDOT also operates 24-hour phone lines with information about metro Detroit and west Michigan road repair. Motorists can call 1-800-641-MDOT (6368) for 24-hour, toll-free access to project information for the Detroit's tri-county area. For information about travel in west or southwest Michigan, drivers can call 1-888-305-PAVE (7283). To request copies of Paving the Way, please contact the MDOT Office of Communications at 517-373-2160.
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