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Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT, 3M partner on connected work zone for I-75 modernization

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and 3M are partnering to implement connected vehicle technology on a stretch of work zone on Interstate 75 that is more than 3 miles long. The process, aimed at improving driver safety and to test vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technologies, will span four months on the I-75 modernization project work zone in […]

May 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT gives tour of I-75 South River Rouge Bridge construction project

On May 2, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) took Seven Action News on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Interstate 75 South River Rouge Bridge construction project between Detroit and Southgate where crews are working around the clock to remove and replace concrete on more than a mile of the interstate and reconstructing bridges at Goddard Road. “I […]

May 12, 2017

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT uses local data in making better safety investment decisions

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) staff are aiming to use data-driven processes and practices from the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual (HSM) to estimate the safety impacts of various crash reduction strategies and highway design alternatives, such as adding a median or varying the widths of lanes or shoulders. While these models, also known as safety […]

May 9, 2017

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT makes 2017 construction map available for download

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has made available its 2017 Paving the Way state construction map as a digital download and has discontinued its paper printing of the annual guide. The map, available at michigan.gov/mdotmaps, details the general timelines for specific highway and bridge projects segmented by the Upper Peninsula, Lower Peninsula and the metro […]

March 8, 2017

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT: Mild winters create perfect scenario for potholes

Mild temperatures in the winter are nice for the people of Michigan, but the state’s department of transportation says long snaps of warm weather contribute to road damage. That’s because the freeze-thaw cycle of warm to cold temperatures tend to create potholes. “It’s normal to get a few days throughout the winter that are warmer […]

February 15, 2017

Roadbuilding

Penn., Ohio, Michigan groups form Smart Belt Coalition to focus on automated vehicle tech

Transportation agencies from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan have formed the Smart Belt Coalition to focus on automated and connected vehicle initiatives. “I’m excited for us to continue our efforts in fostering safe and effective development of this technology,” Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards says. “This multi-state partnership not only offers fantastic collaboration […]

January 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT touts success of diverging diamond interchange

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) says drivers have quickly adjusted to the new diverging diamond interchange (DDI) opened in Grand Rapids Township in mid-November. DDIs eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing traffic, a design that is useful in high-traffic areas. They can cut down on congestion, improve safety, and move traffic along faster than […]

January 5, 2017

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT completes reconstruction, reopens Broad Street bridge

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that reconstruction of the Broad Street (M-57) bridge over the Shiawassee River in Chesaning has been completed and all lanes are now open to two-way traffic. The $5.8 million project included culvert work at Bear Creek and the replacement of a culvert at the East Branch of Deer Creek. At 9 […]

December 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

Green lights boost visibility of Michigan DOT winter maintenance vehicles

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in addition to multiple county road commissions and municipalities, have added green lights to roughly 70 percent of winter maintenance vehicles to improve visibility to motorists. The lights will either be flashing, rotating or oscillating, and aim to reduce crashes. MDOT says studies show shades of green are more […]

December 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT seeks “Road Watchers” for Upper Peninsula highway condition reporting

For the third consecutive year, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking volunteer residents in the Upper Peninsula to serve as “Road Watchers” to help the agency monitor highway conditions this winter. The volunteers are asked to complete online surveys about road conditions following winter weather events. The program currently has more than 100 […]

December 1, 2016

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT research: Tow plows could improve winter maintenance efficiency

As winter maintenance costs rise, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is looking into innovative approaches to increase snow removal efficiency. As part of this effort, the department recently estimated the costs and benefits of incorporating tow plows into its equipment fleet. Results show that tow plows remove snow just as well as standard plows […]

November 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT to repair flood damages to M-94 in Spring 2017

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) plans to begin repairs as soon as possible this spring to the M-94 culvert damaged during a flood October 18. A section of the roadway was washed out after a four-culvert system for the east branch of the Chocolay River failed. “We approached this emergency repair project with the […]

November 15, 2016