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Michigan Department of Transportation

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Michigan Department of Transportation

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A person holding a phone and texting while driving.

Michigan Hands-Free Law

It is illegal to hold and use an electronic device while driving. Go hands-free, it's the law!

Hands-Free Law
Vehicles driving during winter conditions on I-96 and I-496 in Eaton County.

Winter Safety

Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures all have an effect on how we safely drive during winter conditions.

Winter Safety
MDOT snowplow with the name Tiger on the plow blades.

MDOT Snowplows

Gear up for winter by checking Mi Drive for your favorite named snowplow's location and a view of current road conditions.

MDOT Snowplows
An MDOT Grand Region engineer takes measurements in a work zone.

Careers

MDOT employs a diverse group of talented and innovative individuals in a wide variety of professions.

Careers

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MDOT Acting Director Brad Wieferich
"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., MDOT Director

Talking Michigan Transportation

The Talking Michigan Transportation podcast features conversations with transportation experts inside and outside MDOT and will touch on anything and everything related to mobility, including rail, transit and the development of connected and automated vehicles.

 

Graphic displaying Michigan's weekly road fatality numbers.

Toward Zero Deaths

With more than 42,000 fatalities occurring on U.S. highways each year, roadway safety remains one of the most challenging issues facing Michigan and the nation. TZD is intended to change driver behavior by educating the public on the scope of the issue.

Toward Zero Deaths