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Development

  • Mission StatementWe will be a knowledge-based, service-oriented organization providing high quality transportation project development services in support of the department's strategic goals.

  • Contact

    Brad Wieferich, Bureau Director, Engineer of Development
    Management Assistant, 517-241-3998

  • Administrative Support

Divisions

  • Development Services - Estimate right-of-way costs
    - Appraise and acquire the property rights needed
    - Manage condemnation process
    - Manage and dispose of department owned property
    - Liaison to local public agencies for Real Estate acquisition activities
    - Transport Permits
  • Design • Prepare construction/reconstruction plans for bridges and related structures
    • Provide engineering data regarding utilities, drainage, and roadside development
    • Assure plans and proposals are prepared in conformance with FHWA, AASHTO, and MDOT standards
    • Coordinate and implement automated engineering systems and standards
    • Administer the federal and state aid programs for local agencies
    • Acquire aerial mapping photography
    • Accumulate survey data