Michigan Department of Transportation

MDOT Suspends Majority of Road Work for Fourth of July Weekend

The Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to remove a majority of lane restrictions on state routes in order to provide motorists with safer roadways for the Fourth of July weekend. … [Read more...] about MDOT Suspends Majority of Road Work for Fourth of July Weekend

Michigan Department of Transportation Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual

Specific processes, procedures and guidelines to support implementation of the policy are developed and communicated through the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual. This manual also includes methods … [Read more...] about Michigan Department of Transportation Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual

Evaluation of the Dynamic Late Lane Merge System at Freeway Construction Work Zones

In normal work zones with lane closures, drivers do not merge at any one definite point, thus causing sudden interruption in traffic flow and sometimes higher delay. The dynamic late lane merge system … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Dynamic Late Lane Merge System at Freeway Construction Work Zones

New Laws Expected to Improve Safety in Michigan Road Construction Work Zones

Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm signed signed into law two bills that stiffen the penalties for injuring or killing another person in a Michigan road construction work zone. The legislation (Public Acts 296 … [Read more...] about New Laws Expected to Improve Safety in Michigan Road Construction Work Zones

MDOT Using a Variety of Innovative Traffic Control Methods to Smooth the Ride in Work Zones

Many motorists traveling through state work zones on Michigan's highways will have assistance from innovation and technology being used by the state Department of Transportation. Innovative techniques … [Read more...] about MDOT Using a Variety of Innovative Traffic Control Methods to Smooth the Ride in Work Zones