Michigan Department Of Transportation
Recent News About Michigan Department Of Transportation
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Public invited to learn about planned M-37 rebuild in Caledonia Township
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), together with Caledonia Township and the Kent County Road Commission, will hold a public meeting next week to discuss the upcoming rebuilding and widening of M-37 (Broadmoor Avenue/Cherry Valley...
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I-475 reopens after $141 million rebuild; further upgrades planned for Flint area
Approximately three miles of Interstate 475 in Genesee County, Michigan, have reopened to traffic following a $141 million reconstruction project.
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Michigan students help promote road safety through annual Paint the Plow project
Students from several Michigan schools have taken part in the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) annual Paint the Plow project, creating artwork for snowplow blades to promote winter road safety.
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US-127 lane closures planned in Lansing for emergency utility repairs
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has granted a permit to Zayo and US Signal to conduct emergency utility work on US-127 in Lansing.
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Blue Water Bridge plaza expansion nears completion of first component
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is nearing completion of Component 1 of the Blue Water Bridge plaza expansion project in Port Huron.
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I-496 lane closures rescheduled for Comcast utility work in Lansing
Permit utility work by Comcast on Interstate 496 at Grand Avenue in Lansing has been rescheduled and will now take place early Saturday morning, November 8.
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US-131 interchange expansion opens new ramps near Kalamazoo
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the completion of the expansion project at the US-131 interchange with US-131 Business Route (BR) north of Kalamazoo.
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M-58 intersections in Saginaw set for temporary closure during paving work
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the closure of two intersections along M-58 (State Street) in Saginaw for paving work.
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MDOT schedules twelfth community meeting for I-375 Detroit project
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold its twelfth community meeting on the I-375 project in Detroit.
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State commission approves MDOT’s five-year transportation plan with $16B investment
The State Transportation Commission (STC) has approved the final version of the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) 2026-2030 Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP).
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Westbound I‑696 ramp closures begin Nov. 14 for reconstruction project in Oakland County
Starting November 14, westbound I-696 from I-75 to M-10 in Oakland County will undergo a significant traffic shift as part of ongoing reconstruction.
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Lane closure begins for emergency M-123 culvert repairs in Luce County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has begun emergency repairs on the M-123 culvert over Auger Creek, located north of Newberry in Luce County.
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Blue Water Bridge eastbound tolls to rise by $1 effective December 1
Effective December 1, the toll for eastbound vehicles crossing the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron will increase by $1, bringing the total to $5 for cars.
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MDOT schedules community meeting on Brooklyn Street pedestrian bridge removal
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a neighborhood meeting on November 20, 2025, to discuss plans for removing the Brooklyn Street pedestrian bridge over I-94 in Detroit.
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Mackinac Bridge Authority to discuss maintenance projects and future plans at Nov. 7 meeting
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will hold a meeting on November 7 in St. Ignace to review several projects and planning items related to the bridge.
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State agencies urge caution for drivers as clocks shift back in November
As Michigan residents prepare to set their clocks back to standard time on Sunday, November 2, state officials are urging drivers to be especially careful of pedestrians and people using bicycles, wheelchairs, skateboards, or other personal...
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M‑14/I‑96 construction enters final phase for year with new closures announced
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced updates for the ongoing M-14/I-96 reconstruction project in Wayne County, with various lane and ramp closures scheduled through mid-December.
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MDOT completes $25.8 million reconstruction of M-72/M-22 corridor
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) marked the completion of a $25.8 million project to rebuild parts of M-72 and M-22 in Traverse City and Elmwood Township.
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Westbound I-94 lane closure scheduled in Van Buren County for early November
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that a section of westbound I-94 in Van Buren County will undergo repaving work starting Sunday, November 2, 2025.
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M-81 in Caro to close for railroad crossing replacement from Nov. 10–23
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that M-81 in Caro, Tuscola County will be closed from November 10 to November 23, 2025.