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.
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Research Administration supports and promotes innovative research that encourages safe, sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions throughout Michigan.
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Transportation Reality Check takes on transportation myths and misconceptions, and explains why MDOT does things the way they do.
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YDMP provides participants with opportunities to pursue higher education, personal growth, and exposure to transportation careers.
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.
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October 14, 2022
Saginaw, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss the current M-46 corridor study in Saginaw County. During this meeting, a brief presentation will share the project introduction and overview, review current conditions, and discuss various alternatives currently being considered for the corridor.
This project is currently studying M-46 between Outer Drive and the Tittabawassee River in Buena Vista Township, the city of Saginaw, and Saginaw Township. The study will identify existing and future issues along the corridor, and evaluate solutions to enhance mobility for vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit.
Who:
Interested residents
Community leaders
Local businesses
MDOT staff and contractors
When:
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022
Presentations will be given virtually at 12:15 and 6:15 p.m.
Where:
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
248-509-0316
Phone Conference ID: 579 267 84#
Accessibility:
Accommodations can be made for persons who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for participation. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers are available upon request. Please contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or complete Form 2658 for American Sign Language (ASL) located on the Title VI webpage: https://www.Michigan.gov/MDOT/Programs/Title-VI. Requests should be made at least five days prior to the meeting date. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide the requested accommodation or an effective alternative, but accommodations may not be guaranteed.
Public comment:
MDOT is seeking input for potential improvements along the M-46 corridor to best meet the needs of all residents, commuters, and businesses or property owners. Comments and input can be submitted by mail, online survey form, e-mail, or phone. Public comments will also be recorded at the meeting. More information is available by visiting the online interactive map and the project website.
Monica Monsma
MDOT Environmental Services Section
425 West Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-4381
Media Contact:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will complete an inspection of the bridge house on the M-25 (Veterans Memorial Bridge) over the Saginaw River in Bay City.
Currently, construction crews are paving eastbound and westbound I-94 between M-29 (23 Mile Road) and north of M-19 (New Haven Road) and are finishing the overlay and rebuilding on the I-94/M-29 and I-94/M-19 interchanges.
Road work continues on northbound and southbound US-24 (Telegraph Road) between M-5 (Grand River Avenue) and M-102 (8 Mile Road), with two lanes open in each direction. This is the first year of a two-year rebuilding project.
Road work continues on eastbound and westbound US-12 (Michigan Avenue) between Oakwood Boulevard and Greenfield Road.
MDOT will begin Monday rebuilding the westbound I-94 ramp to northbound I-69.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin resurfacing and guardrail work this week on Dale Road near Edenville in Gladwin County.
The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA), tasked with overseeing building and operating a utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, will meet Oct. 2 in St. Ignace.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is starting work Monday, Oct. 2, to rebuild the US-12/M-51 interchange in Niles, Berrien County.
Toll rate increases recently approved by the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) will take effect Oct. 1.
Northbound I-75 will be closed and detoured just north of the Mackinac Bridge toll plaza Wednesday night for overhead sign truss removal.
