michigan department of transportation

Orange barrels are showing up on area roadways now that construction season is underway. Two new construction projects will begin on Monday, April 18th.

Every day about 120,000 drivers use US-131 between Wealthy St. and 28th Street. MDOT would like your input on changes and improvements you would like to see.

We have a new stretch of "musical" interstate to enjoy while driving through Grand Rapids!

It's an argument that's raged for years across the state of Michigan and now the Michigan Department of Transportation has taken to social media to settle the 'Zipper Merge' debate.

A big project in Newaygo will slow you down as you are making the trek north this summer.

One of the next projects to get underway is located in southern Kent and Barry Counties. MDOT will be resurfacing approximately six miles of M-37 from Middleville north to 92nd Street in Caledonia.

Slow down! This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. It's an effort to remind drivers to slow down in construction zones so workers can go home to their families.

Getting anywhere quickly on US-131 through Grand Rapids this weekend may be close to impossible. Double lane closures for road work will be in place on Saturday and Sunday.

On Friday, April 9th, 2021 at 9 pm, Eastbound I-196 will be completely shut down at US-131. This shut down will be in effect through July.

The use of the drone boats after the dam failures in Midland County last year helped secure it on the list of game-changers.

Be careful while driving along Michigan's highways this week. The "Adopt A Highway" clean-up crews will be out to pick up trash along our roadways to help keep our state looking the best it can.

34 states currently utilize tolls whether on a road, bridge, or tunnel.