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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2025
Pontiac Woodward Loop initiative in Oakland County explained in new MDOT video
PONTIAC, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation has posted a new video to its YouTube channel to show the public what’s planned for the Woodward Loop Roadway Project that is aimed at enhancing the safety, connectivity and livability of the Pontiac area. “Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let’s build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs.”
Currently, Pontiac has a one-way ring road encircling the downtown core that acts as a barrier between the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, discouraging economic development and pedestrian activity. The proposed improvements would restore two-way traffic to the loop and create pedestrian and bicycle access to important regional assets, including the Clinton River Trail, the new Oakland County offices and the rail bus station.
Planned changes would occur on M-1 (Woodward Avenue), M-59 (Huron Street), and Parke Street.
MDOT officials believe this project will significantly enhance the community and looks forward to a more connected and accessible future for Pontiac. For comments and questions, please contact the project team at MDOT-Metro-WoodwardLoop@