Our goal is to keep Michigan's motorists safe, informed, and mobile. That is why MDOT offers many ways to help ease the stress of commuting by providing information that commuters want and need as they make daily travel decisions.
Did you know that millions of people visit the Great Lakes State every year? Whether you are from out of state or right here in Michigan, we want to ensure your travel throughout Michigan is informative, comfortable, and fun.
At MDOT, safety is paramount. It is our goal to improve overall safety for all road users, internal staff, contractors performing work on roads, and emergency responders.
Every year, MDOT produces an updated version of the state transportation map. The department also produces numerous geographic information system maps to assist commuters, tourists, and businesses.
In Michigan, there are three publicly-owned and operated bridges: Mackinac Bridge, Blue Water Bridge, and International Bridge. There are also two privately-owned and operated border crossings: Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.
A vibrant and sustainable multimodal transportation system is vital to Michigan's future economic viability and competitiveness. From aviation to public transportation, rail, freight, and marine, MDOT is involved in all modes of transportation.
MDOT's Office of Business Development (OBD) manages external civil rights programs, such as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, the On-the-Job Training Program, and the Small Business Program, and ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, equal opportunity requirements for contractors, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
MDOT is committed to ensuring that projects, programs and services are performed without discrimination, under Title VI.
Contractors and vendors who work on federally assisted projects are required to establish and carry out policies to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, or disability.
Resources for minorities, women, and other socially/economically disadvantaged persons.
The Bureau of Bridges and Structures is responsible for statewide policy, procedure development, and execution to ensure all bridges and structures are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated to ensure safety.
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.
MDOT's Highway Programs focus on the development and management of the department's roadsides, environmental efforts and policies, and federal-aid highway information.
The Bureau of 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.
Research Administration supports and promotes innovative research that encourages safe, sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions throughout Michigan.
MDOT provides technologies and partnerships in order to make the transportation system safer and less congested.
MDOT has ongoing government-to-government communication with 12 federally recognized sovereign tribal governments whose lands are situated within Michigan.
The Office of Communications works with the media to inform the public of MDOT's mission, policies and practices in a positive, consistent and credible manner. The office is responsible for media relations, social media, and website development.
Public participation is integral to efficient, effective and responsive transportation decisions. At MDOT, we want to ensure your voice is not only heard, but makes a difference in moving Michigan forward.
Transportation Reality Check takes on transportation myths and misconceptions, and explains why MDOT does things the way they do.
Resources for the development of quality transportation project documents and services.
Resources for specialized engineering and technical support for construction staff.
Resources for prequalification, bid letting, contract awards, and payments.
Resources for consultant advisories, prequalification information, contracts, and proposals.
Resources for grant and economic development opportunities and project coordination.
Resources for local governmental agencies that regularly require access to state right of way.
Resources for MDOT real estate standards, policies and procedures, and training.
Resources for general work zone mobility guidelines for engineering and technical staff.
Resources for rules, guidelines, restrictions, and permits to safely transport goods.
Open data refers to data that has been officially classified as public that can be made freely available for everyone to use without credentials or restrictions. MDOT promotes transparency, innovation and informed decision-making by providing datasets classified as public freely available to everyone.
MDOT's goal is to support the implementation and use of GIS software and hardware through innovative solutions that solve spatial problems and support more informed decisions about Michigan's transportation infrastructure.
The technical training (TT) course schedule lists the various technical training courses offered through the Office of Organizational Development during the construction off-season months for the local agencies and consultants.
The Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students interested in civil engineering and construction management careers, valuable experience by working with professional field staff.
TRAC engages high school and middle school students in solving real-world problems, such as designing bridges or analyzing the environmental effects of building a highway.
The MDOT Transportation Career Pathways Program is committed to helping you build a fulfilling and rewarding career in the transportation industry, even if you're not entirely sure where to start.
MDOT's Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a rotational program that provides new engineers experience in multiple work areas while being assigned a senior-level mentor.
The HBCU TDRP is a unique partnership between MDOT and Michigan colleges and universities to offer on-the-job training to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in engineering or transportation-related careers.
The Veteran Internship Program assists honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce.
Engineering Week videos and lesson plans are all-inclusive resources to show early elementary to high school students the career of civil engineering at MDOT.
At MDOT, we are here to help. If you can't find what you are looking for in our popular topics, frequently asked questions or website search, give us a call at 517-241-2400 or fill out our contact form.
MDOT's seven region offices each handle transportation-related construction, maintenance and programs within the region's geographic boundaries.
Governmental Affairs represents MDOT's interests as new or amendatory legislation is developed or moving through the legislative process.
Commissions and councils provide a public forum for policy development and implementation.
Policies help the department implement its mission of serving and connecting people, communities, and the economy through transportation.
Allows MDOT's regions and engineers to expand their knowledge on how Michigan freeways are operating over time and how they compare to each other.
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September 06, 2022
GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be changing the signals on both ends of the US-31 Charlevoix bascule bridge to flash amber rather than display steady green when the bridge is open to vehicular traffic to alert drivers to proceed with caution.
Currently, overhead signals at the south and north ends of the bridge are green when the bridge is in the down position and open for vehicle traffic, and red when the bridge is up with vehicle traffic stopped. Starting Monday, Sept. 12, the signal will flash amber when the bridge is down and display steady red when it is up.
"This is a simple change we can make immediately to help better alert drivers that pedestrians may be crossing the road at either end of the bridge and that they should proceed with caution," said Garrett Dawe, MDOT’s North Region operations engineer. "In the future we will be looking at options for further signal modifications to provide further clarity for drivers and pedestrians while maintaining the signal's primary purpose of traffic control for the bascule bridge."
Pedestrians can also use the paths beneath the bridge to cross US-31, an unsignalized mid-block crossing at Van Pelt Alley, or the signalized crossing at Clinton Street.
"Drivers and pedestrians both have a responsibility for safety at crosswalks," Dawe said. "While drivers need to yield for pedestrians already in the roadway within a crosswalk, pedestrians must make sure they have a safe gap in traffic before stepping into the road."
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ISHPEMING, Mich. - The traffic configuration at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) roundabout project at the intersection of US-41/M-28 and Lakeshore Drive in Ishpeming, Marquette County, will be changing beginning Saturday, Oct. 12.
DETROIT, Mich. - Bridge structural work at the I-75/I-94 interchange in Detroit will require lane and ramp closures from 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, through mid-December.
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin joint repairs on northbound I-69 between Island Highway and I-96 in Eaton County on Monday.
DAVISON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $500,000 to perform drainage maintenance on southbound I-75 from Court Street to US-23 in Genesee County.
COLOMA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be closing Third Street south of US-12 in Niles starting Monday, Oct. 14, as the rebuilding project moves into the next phase.
ALPENA, Mich. - Traffic is again flowing unimpeded on M-55/I-75 Business Loop (BL) in West Branch today as the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) $14.3 million rebuilding project wrapped up more than a week early.
COLOMA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend a meeting to discuss a planned 2026 project to repave and rebuild M-139 from near the St. Joseph River to I-94 Business Loop (BL) (Main Street) in Benton Charter and Sodus townships and the city of Benton Harbor, as well as I-94 BL (Main Street) from Fair Avenue to Butternut Street in Benton Harbor.
LANSING, Mich. - The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA), tasked with overseeing construction, maintenance and operation of a utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, will meet Oct. 18 in St. Ignace.
DETROIT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a virtual open house for the public to learn more about and provide input on a planning and environmental linkage (PEL) study for M-3 (Gratiot Avenue) between Randoph Street and M-102 (8 Mile Road) in the city of Detroit.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend an open house to learn about updates on the US-23 improvement study in Washtenaw County, including information about the new alternative called Safely Connecting Communities.
