Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews are beginning summer construction projects across the state with barricades going up and roads closing.
Construction demand peaks during summer and, in 2026, Michigan is expected to invest $2 billion a year into Michigan’s state and local roads, according to a news release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Here’s what to know about new work starting in early March:
Upcoming MDOT construction projects
The following construction projects are either set to start or have recently gotten underway according to MDOT, with travel advisories in effect:
How to check closures on all Michigan roads
The Michigan Department of Transportation maintains a website showing all construction, closures and other information for in-state roads.
Safe driving tips for construction zones in Michigan
Here are a few tips for driving where construction is taking place, according to MDOT:
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Road work ahead in Michigan. A look at projects getting underway
Reporting by Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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