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Commuters

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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.

Tourists

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.

Traffic and safety

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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.

Maps

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.

Bridges and crossings

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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.

Mobility

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.

Projects and studies

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Programs

External Civil Rights

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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.

Title VI Nondiscrimination

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MDOT is committed to ensuring that projects, programs and services are performed without discrimination, under Title VI.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for Contractors

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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.

Small Business Program

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Bridges and structures

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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.

Grant programs

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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.

Highway programs

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MDOT's highway programs focus on the development and management of the department's roadsides, environmental efforts and policies, and federal-aid highway information.

Planning

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

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Research Administration supports and promotes innovative research that encourages safe, sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions throughout Michigan.

Transportation System Management & Operations

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MDOT provides technologies and partnerships in order to make the transportation system safer and less congested.

Maintenance

Tribal Affairs

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MDOT has ongoing government-to-government communication with 12 federally recognized sovereign tribal governments whose lands are situated within Michigan.

News and outreach

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Media relations

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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 outreach

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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.

News releases

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News regarding MDOT's projects and programs.

Upcoming events

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A list of upcoming MDOT and transportation-related events.

Transportation Reality Check

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Transportation Reality Check takes on transportation myths and misconceptions, and explains why MDOT does things the way they do.

Sign up for email updates

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Business

MDOT Forms

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Design

Resources for the development of quality transportation project documents and services.

Construction

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Resources for specialized engineering and technical support for construction staff.

Contractors

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Resources for prequalification, bid letting, contract awards, and payments.

Vendor and consultant services

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Resources for consultant advisories, prequalification information, contracts, and proposals.

Local Government

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Resources for grant and economic development opportunities and project coordination.

Permits

Resources for permits issued by MDOT or related to state right of way.

Real Estate

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Resources for MDOT real estate standards, policies and procedures, and training.

Work Zone Mobility

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Resources for general work zone mobility guidelines for engineering and technical staff.

Truckers

Resources for rules, guidelines, restrictions, and permits to safely transport goods.

Maintenance

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Open data

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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.

Geographic Information System (GIS)

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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.

Technical training

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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.

Careers

MDOT jobs

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Internship Program

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The Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students interested in civil engineering and construction management careers, valuable experience by working with professional field staff.

Engineer Development Program

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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.

Veterans Internship Program

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The Veteran Internship Program assists honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce.

Transportation Career Pathways Program

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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.

STEM Outreach Program

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The STEM Outreach Program 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.

Engineering Week

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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.

About us

Contact MDOT

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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.

Organization

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Regions

MDOT's seven region offices each handle transportation-related construction, maintenance and programs within the region's geographic boundaries.

Government Relations

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The Office of Policy and Government Relations represents MDOT's interests as new or amendatory legislation is developed or moving through the legislative process.

Commissions and councils

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Commissions and councils provide a public forum for policy development and implementation.

Policies

Policies are used to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility and integrity of the MDOT's work.

Complete Streets/Context Sensitive Solutions

Performance

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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.

ACEC Partnership

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MDOT and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/MI) have entered into a Partnership Charter Agreement to continue to develop an enhanced business partnership based on mutual trust, collaborative teamwork, effective communication, continuous product and process improvement, and timely resolution/avoidance of problems.

History & Culture

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Rebuilding Michigan

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Rebuilding Michigan

About the program

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan Program is focused on rebuilding state highways and bridges that are critical to the state’s economy and carry the most traffic.

Approved by the State Transportation Commission in January 2020, the program allows MDOT to sell a total of $3.5 billion in bonds to finance new and modified road construction projects across the state between 2020 and 2027, while accelerating many others. This financing is aimed at advancing fixes that result in longer road life and improve the condition of the state’s infrastructure to achieve the trunkline pavement performance goal of 90 percent in “good or fair” condition. In addition, this strategy allows MDOT to address key corridors and rebuild major segments of highly travelled interstates.

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Explore Rebuilding Michigan road and bridge projects and track their progress across the state.

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Project status

Project profile	Expected completion	Cost	Progress	MDOT region
I-196 from Holland to Saugatuck, Allegan County	November 2021	$34 million	Completed	Grand
I-196 Zeeland and Hudsonville, Ottawa County	November 2023	$66 million	Completed	Grand
I-275 between Will Carlton Rd and 6 Mile Rd, Wayne County	November 2024	$270 million	Completed	Metro
I-475 and I-69 interchange, Genesee County	December 2027	$300 million	In progress	Bay
I-475 Genesee County: Middle segment	Fall 2029	$278.3 million	In progress	Bay
I-475 Genesee County: North segment	December 2025	$141 million	Completed	Bay
I-496 from Lansing Rd to the Grand River, Ingham County	Fall 2023	$80 million	Completed	University
I-69 between Marshall and Charlotte, Calhoun/Eaton counties	November 2023	$210 million	Completed	Southwest University
I-69 between I-96 and Airport Rd, Clinton/Eaton counties	November 2022	$73 million	Completed	University
I-69 from Fenton Rd to M-54, Genesee County	November 2022	$100 million	Completed	Bay
I-69 from Newark Rd to St. Clair County line, Lapeer County	November 2021	$28 million	Completed	Bay
I-69 from M-24 to Lake George Rd, Lapeer County	October 2023	$54.5 million	Completed	Bay
I-69 and M-19, St. Clair County	November 2022	$38 million	Completed	Bay
I-696 from I-275 to Lahser Rd, Oakland County	October 2025	$275 million	In progress	Metro
I-696 Lahser Rd to I-75, Oakland County	Fall 2027	$260 million	In progress	Metro
I-75 from M-80 to M-28, Chippewa County	October 2021	$9.1 million	Completed	Superior
I-75 from Erie Rd to Otter Creek Rd, Monroe County	November 2024	$126 million	Completed	University
I-75 between M-15 and Oakland/Genesee County line, Oakland County	Fall 2027	$160 million	In progress	Metro
I-94 from Britain Ave to I-196 and I-94 BL/US-31 interchange, Berrien County	May 2023	$94 million	Completed	Southwest
I-94 from Benton Harbor to Stevensville, Berrien County	November 2026	$90 million	In progress	Southwest
I-94 from Red Arrow Highway to the Saint Joseph River, Berrien County	December 2024	$90 million	Completed	Southwest
I-94 from Helmer Rd to 17 1/2 Mile Rd, Calhoun County	November 2025	$160 million	Completed	Southwest
I-94 in Blackman and Leoni Township, Jackson County	November 2023	$120 million	Completed	University
I-94 in Jackson, Albion and Parma, Jackson County	November 2024	$162 million	Completed	University
I-94 from Freer Rd to Parker Rd, Washtenaw County	November 2022	$16 million	Completed	University
I-94 from I-275 to US-12, Wayne County	Fall 2029	$353 million	In progress	Metro
I-96 over the Grand River and Billwood Hwy, Eaton/Ingham counties	Fall 2025	$44 million	Completed	University
I-96 between Bliss Rd and Sunfield Rd, Ionia County	November 2027	$130 million	In progress	Grand
I-96 between Kent Lake Rd and the I-275/I-6896/M-5 interchange, Oakland County	November 2024	$269 million	Completed	Metro
M-14/I-96 between Sheldon Rd and Newburgh Rd, Wayne County	December 2026	$139 million	In progress	Metro
M-25 from Hancock St to M-136, St. Clair County	August 2022	$5.8 million	Completed	Bay
M-37 from Middleville to Caledonia, Kent/Barry counties	August 2021	$6 million	Completed	Grand
M-43 from Park Lake Rd to Oak Pointe Court, Meridian Township	August 2023	$12 million	Completed	University
M-59 from Romeo Plank Rd to Elizabeth Rd and I-94, Macomb County	November 2022	$63 million	Completed	Metro
M-72 from US-131 to the Crawford County line, Kalkaska County	July 2021	$13 million	Completed	North
US-12 from Clare County line to Hatton Rd, Clare County	October 2021	$14 million	Completed	Bay
US-127 from the Jackson County line to M-36, Ingham County	Fall 2025	$62 million	Completed	University
US-127/I-496 between I-96 and I-496, Ingham County	December 2025	$205 million	Completed	University
US-131 from Fife Lake to South Boardman, Grand Traverse/Kalkaska counties	September 2021	$4.6 million	Completed	North
US-131 from Shaver Rd to the Rocky River, Kalamazoo/St. Joseph counties	November 2024	$35.3 million	Completed	Southwest
US-131 from 76th St to 100th St, Kent County	November 2025	$70 million	Completed	Grand
US-2 from the Cut River to Worth Rd, Mackinac County	October 2022	$2 million	Completed	Superior
US-23 from I-75 to Grove St, Arenac County	October 2022	$37 million	Completed	Bay
US-23 from M-36 to I-96, Livingston County	January 2026	$162 million	In progress	University
US-31 from I-196 to Central Ave, Allegan County	November 2022	$25 million	Completed	Grand
US-31 from Reynolds Rd to Goose Rd, Benzie County	November 2021	$7 million	Completed	North