by orionontv | Jul 10, 2025 | Transportation
MDOT invites public comment on 2026-2029 draft State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
LANSING, Mich. – The draft 2026-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document is available for public comment from July 10 – Aug. 10 at Michigan.gov/STIP.
The draft FY 2026 – 2029 STIP a federally mandated planning document, outlines road, bridge and transit projects slated for funding under the Federal Aid Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2029. Developed in coordination with local and regional agencies, it details project costs, schedules and funding sources. The draft STIP allocates $5.6 billion for road and bridge improvements and $2.1 billion for transit projects, covering enhancements to state-owned interstates, US, and M-routes, as well as safety upgrades to roads, trails, sidewalks, bridges, railways, and transit infrastructure.
The STIP includes details on the transportation planning process, public involvement and a financial plan comparing annual resources to new commitments. Michigan’s transportation programs are primarily funded through federal transportation funds derived from motor fuel and excise taxes, and distributed to states by formula.
The STIP is expected to receive final approval by Oct. 1. Public comments will be summarized in the final STIP that will be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for review and approval.
Public comment:
View a map of STIP projects and provide comments online at Mi Transportation Program Portal. Comments on the draft document can be submitted online via an online comment form, e-mail to MonsmaM@Michigan.gov, or by mail to the address below. Provide your comments by Aug. 10.
Monica Monsma
MDOT Environmental Services Section
425 West Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48909
MDOT welcomes public comment on the draft STIP via social media as well, including X (@MichiganDOT) and Facebook (@MichiganDOT). Print copies of the draft STIP are available upon request using the contact information above.
by orionontv | Jul 8, 2025 | Transportation
Second Adopt-A-Highway cleanup coming Saturday
Fast facts:
- The second Adopt-A-Highway pickup of the year is July 12-20.
- Adopt-A-Highway volunteers collected more than 36,000 bags of trash last year.
- Sections of highway in parts of the state are still available to adopt. Go to Michigan.gov/AdoptAHighway for more information.
LANSING, Mich. - Motorists should be on the lookout beginning Saturday as Adopt-A-Highway volunteers fan out across the state picking up litter. Participants in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) program will clean highway roadsides from July 12 to 20 during the second of three scheduled pickups this year.
The popular Adopt-A-Highway program began in Michigan in 1990. Today, 35 years later, around 2,600 groups have adopted more than 6,000 miles of state highway. Last year alone, these volunteers collected more than 36,000 bags of trash.
Getting involved in Adopt-A-Highway is straightforward. Volunteers include members of civic groups, businesses and families. Crew members have to be at least 12 years old and each group must include at least three people. Groups are asked to adopt a section of highway for at least two years. There is no fee to participate. Adopt-A-Highway signs bearing group names are posted along the stretches of adopted highway.
When working in a highway right of way, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers wear high-visibility, yellow-green safety vests required by federal regulations. MDOT provides free vests and trash bags, and arranges to haul away the trash.
Sections of highway are available for adoption all over the state. Interested groups can get more information on joining the program at www.Michigan.gov/AdoptAHighway.
The year’s final Adopt-A-Highway pickup is scheduled for the fall, from Sept. 20 to 28.
by orionontv | Jul 8, 2025 | Transportation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT
July 8, 2025 Diane Cross
CrossD2@Michigan.gov
MDOT public open house July 30 on pedestrian bridge study
in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to provide their input on the usage of pedestrian bridges in their community. This open house is part of a series that will be held in different locations around the Metro Region.
Attendees will be able to view posters, take a survey, and view a presentation outlining MDOT’s efforts through this study to better understand the usage of state-owned pedestrian bridges in the region.
Who:
Interested residents
Community stakeholders
Local businesses
MDOT staff and consultants
When:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
6 – 8 p.m.
Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.
Where:
The Hawk Community Center – Black Box Room
29995 W 12 Mile Rd.,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.
Public input:
If you use one or more pedestrian bridges in the Metro Region, please fill out and share this interactive map/survey If you have comments or questions regarding the study, please email MDOT-Metro-Communications@Michigan.gov.
Sign up to receive project updates on the pedestrian bridge study.
Background:
MDOT is conducting a study of state-owned pedestrian bridges in the Metro Region. The study team will collect data on current conditions and travel patterns, perform on-site observations, and engage with people across the region to identify priorities and better understand community needs. The study’s data will be used to develop a future strategic plan for preserving non-motorized connectivity with a right-sized network of pedestrian bridges and other active transportation facilities.
by orionontv | Jul 2, 2025 | Transportation
Reprise: A veteran Michigan pollster talks about perceptions of road conditions and repairs
This week’s edition of the Talking Michigan Podcast features a reprise of a 2022 conversation with a veteran Michigan pollster about the public’s view of road conditions, repairs and funding.
At the time, the pollster, Richard Czuba, talked about perceptions of improvements because of Gov. Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program, which allowed MDOT officials to capitalize on a favorable bond market to rebuild many of the state’s busiest roads. The department leveraged debt to make vital improvements, but the need for a sustainable funding solution persists. |
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by orionontv | Jul 2, 2025 | Transportation
The following work is scheduled to begin Monday, July 7. Check for the latest information on Michigan.gov/drive and follow on X @MDOT_MetroDet. Work is weather dependent.
I-696/I-94:
In Macomb County, the right lane on the two-lane ramp from eastbound I-696 to eastbound I-94 will close at 9 a.m. Monday until mid-August for pump station rehabilitation. In addition, the ramp from 11 Mile Road to eastbound I-94 will close.
I-94:
In Macomb County, bridge maintenance and inspections will result in the following restrictions:
On Monday, the right lane of westbound I-94 at 21 Mile Road, and the 21 Mile Road entrance ramp, will be closed from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
On Monday, double lane closures on westbound I-94 at Frazho Road from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
On Monday and Tuesday, two left lanes of westbound I-94 at Henry B. Joy Road from 12p.m. – 2p.m. (Monday) and 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Tuesday).
On Tuesday, the left lane of eastbound I-94 at Cotton Road from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
I-696:
In Oakland County, the Santa Barbara Drive overpass (east of Evergreen Road) above I-696 will close until late July with traffic directed to nearby crossover bridges.
US-24 (Telegraph Road):
In Wayne County, the right lane of northbound Telegraph Road will be closed from M-153 (Ford Road) to Warren Avenue for utility maintenance work.
M-1 (Woodward Avenue):
In Oakland County, alternating double left and right lane closures on northbound and southbound Woodward between Square Lake Road and Woodward Loop for pavement repair until late July.
Old M-14 (Ann Arbor Road):
In Wayne County, eastbound Ann Arbor Road will have a single lane closed from Lilley to Haggerty roads until fall for pump station rehabilitation work.
M-102 (Eight Mile Road):
In Detroit, the left lane of westbound Eight Mile Road at Van Dyke Avenue will be closed for permit work from 6 a.m. Monday until late August.
by orionontv | Jul 1, 2025 | Transportation
Mackinac Bridge Authority meets July 9 on Mackinac Island
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet July 9 on Mackinac Island to discuss the 2024-2025 resurfacing and joint replacement project on the bridge, the 67th annual inspection report, the annual bridge walk and pending legislation. The authority is also expected to meet in closed session.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Brighton Pavilion at the Grand Hotel, 286 Grand Ave., Mackinac Island, MI 49757.
The full agenda is available on the MBA website. The meeting will be available to view on YouTube.
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible. |
