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MDOT must comply with all historic preservation laws and regulations in the development of our projects. These laws include the National Historic Preservation Act and the Department of Transportation Act. The Cultural Resources Office of MDOT works closely with the Federal Highway Administration, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the Office of the State Archaeologist, to identify, preserve, and minimize damage to historic and archaeological sites.
MDOT's Cultural Resources Office is responsible for ensuring MDOT complies with these laws. The Cultural Resources Office is structured in accordance with the major categories of Cultural Resource Law, i.e., Archaeology and Historic Architecture. A Historic Bridges category is included because it is uniquely associated with transportation. The MDOT Cultural Resources Office maintains full service staff with expertise in all aspects of Cultural Resource protection. Additional information on each category and other related areas are accessible by clicking topics to the left, with permanent records and responsibility resident with the State Historic Preservation Office.
For additional information:
On Archaeology
Contact Dave Ruggles,
Staff Archaeologist,
by phone at 517.241.2445 or E-mail.
On Bridges
Contact Margaret Barondess,
Cultural Resource Coordinator,
by phone at 517.373.2230 or E-mail.
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