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Permits

A contractor is surveying work in MDOT right of way.
Department of Transportation

Permits

Highway advertising permits

Permits and regulation of billboards along state and federal highways.

Junkyard permits

Permits and guidance on screening junkyards next to highway right of way.

Oversize/overweight permits

Permits for moving oversize or overweight loads on Michigan's highways.

Right-of-way construction permits

Permits for non-standard use of highway right-of-way beyond regular vehicle or pedestrian travel.

Utility coordination permits

Permits and guidance on MDOT’s utility coordination and accommodation program.

Environmental permits

Permits for work within state right of way that affects Michigan's environment.

M-231 road and bridge in Ottawa County.

Local projects using state highway right of way

Local agencies often need access to state highway right of way for federally, state or locally funded projects. These projects may occur on, intersect with, or require state highway right of way for detours or construction signing.

Learn more about local agency permits