The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is looking for volunteers to report on highway construction zones in Metro Detroit through an online survey to better determine how work zones are … [Read more...] about MDOT Seeks “Road Watchers” in Metro Region
Michigan Department of Transportation
Construction Advisory: Worker Visibility
In 2006, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued 23 CFR, Part 634, Worker Visibility Final Rule, which required that, “All workers within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway who are … [Read more...] about Construction Advisory: Worker Visibility
Bureau of Highway Instructional Memorandum 2012-07: Type D Lights on Plastic Drum Channelizing Devices
The memo provides guidelines for usage of Type D lights on plastic drums in Michigan Department of Transportation construction work zones. … [Read more...] about Bureau of Highway Instructional Memorandum 2012-07: Type D Lights on Plastic Drum Channelizing Devices
How Fast? MDOT YouTube Video Explains Freeway Work Zone Speed Limits
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has partnered with the Michigan State Police to produce a new safety video to help motorists understand speed limits in freeway work zones. "Where … [Read more...] about How Fast? MDOT YouTube Video Explains Freeway Work Zone Speed Limits
MDOT Suspends Road Work for Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on most state routes this weekend to accommodate Fourth of July holiday traffic, and has provided a list of the 77 zones … [Read more...] about MDOT Suspends Road Work for Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
MDOT Says: Drivers Hold Key to Safety in Work Zones
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the road construction work zone crash statistics from 2010, and they are unfortunately on the rise. Officials say "Focused driving is simply safer … [Read more...] about MDOT Says: Drivers Hold Key to Safety in Work Zones