Individuals have reported receiving text messages claiming to be from MDOT and demanding toll payments. This is a scam. MDOT does not operate any toll roads; messages should be ignored and deleted immediately. Learn more from MDOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich and Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Programs
MDOT's multi-faceted programs touch every area of department, as well as the private and public sectors throughout the state of Michigan. Civil rights, tribal affairs, planning, research, and grant programs ensure we are maintaining and improving our transportation systems in a responsible and equitable manner, so we can serve and connect people, communities, and the economy.
External Civil Rights
MDOT is committed to supporting contractors, consultants and sub-recipients in achieving full compliance with civil rights laws and requirements.
Small Business Program
Ensuring small businesses have opportunities to participate on federally-assisted projects.
Title VI Nondiscrimination
MDOT is committed to ensuring projects, programs and services are performed without discrimination, under Title VI.
Tribal Affairs
Ongoing government-to-government communication with 12 federally recognized sovereign tribal governments whose lands are situated in Michigan.
Grant Programs
MDOT provides funding for competitive grant and loan programs primarily, but not exclusively, for state and local road agencies for the greatest impact on economic development and job creation.
Bridges & Structures
Bridges & Structures is responsible for statewide policy, development, and execution to ensure bridges/structures are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated to ensure safety.
Planning
Transportation Planning develops and implements a comprehensive transportation planning process which results in investments that are consistent with the policies of the State Transportation Commission.
Highway Programs
Highway Programs focus on the development and management of Michigan's roadsides, environmental efforts and policies, and federal-aid highway information.
Research Administration
Research Administration supports and promotes innovative research that encourages safe, sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions throughout Michigan.
Transportation Systems Management & Operations
MDOT provides technologies and partnerships to make the transportation system safer and less congested.