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Recent News About Michigan Department Of Transportation
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MDOT awards grants supporting job creation and investment in Detroit and Grayling
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the allocation of two Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grants aimed at supporting 478 new jobs and facilitating $3.1 billion in private investment in Detroit and...
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Public meeting set for US-23 project in Tawas City
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has scheduled a public meeting on February 12 to discuss plans for the upcoming US-23 project in Tawas City and East Tawas.
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MDOT schedules public meeting on M-14/I-96 rebuilding project
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a public meeting to discuss the upcoming M-14/I-96 rebuilding project in Livonia and Plymouth Township.
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M-43 bridge over Red Cedar River closed for replacement starting February 3
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the closure of the M-43 bridge over the Red Cedar River, along with the nearby Red Cedar Roadside Park in Ingham County.
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Five Lakes Rest Area on I-69 closed for lift system repairs
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the closure of the Five Lakes Rest Area located on eastbound I-69 in Lapeer County.
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MDOT schedules public meeting for final phase of Restore the Reuther project
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a public meeting to discuss the final phase of the Restore the Reuther project on I-696 in Metro Detroit.
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Ahmed on road renovation: 'Improving Michigan's roads has been a hallmark of accelerating the state's economic growth'
Construction of Our Next Energy's (ONE) new gigafactory in Wayne County is spurring the renovation of Haggerty Road in Van Buren Township.
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Ajegba: Michigan Department of Transportation upcoming director Wieferich 'will do a great job' leading department
Registered professional engineer Brad Wieferich has been named acting director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, replacing Director Paul Ajegba who will retire at the end of 2022.
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LaSata: 'Drivers across the region will surely be thankful to see this decades-long project finally reach completion'
Michigan state Sen. Kim LaSata (R-Coloma) is among those elated to see the completion of U.S. Road 31 finally come to fruition.
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Stabenow on Detroit's I-375 modernization project: ‘A big step toward building a better future’
A $105 million competitive federal grant will help in the construction of Detroit's I-375 modernization project.
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Gov. Whitmer: 'I am proud of the Michigan Department of Transportation for winning these competitive grants'
Preliminary engineering plans to begin rehabbing the state’s intercity passenger rail service will commence soon thanks to a $1.6 million grant.
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Director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office Kolodin: 'We are excited to do our part to make Michigan’s roads more EV-friendly'
The state is in the process of enhancing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state submitted seven nominations for new alternative fuel corridors.
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Whitmer: Upcoming road 'projects will improve ride quality, reduce congestion and extend the service life of these critical roads'
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that significant road repair projects around the state are scheduled to start in early May,
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Detroit mayor on I-375 modernization project: 'The barrier that I-375 represents in our city has become even more apparent'
Drivers in Detroit will soon say goodbye to the I-375 freeway, as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed plans to supplant the freeway with an urban boulevard that will facilitate economic development, along with easier access for motorists in the city.
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Noting that 'potholes are dangerous,' Whitmer signs order to speed up repair process
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive this month directing the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to fix trunkline highway potholes.
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Whitmer signs executive directive to speed up pothole repairs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week authorized an executive directive that will allow the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to quickly advance state trunkline highway pothole repairs.
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Gov. Whitmer's potential gas tax increase garners widespread opposition
Michigan State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) has been hearing from residents who are opposed to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 45-cent gas tax increase.