Man in safety gear, including bright vest and helmet, stands in a work zone.
Work zone safety training is not just a requirement, it's lifesaving. Michigan’s road workers train to stay alert, anticipate risks and keep everyone safe. Let’s do our part by driving cautiously through work zones. #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety
Small park along a beach and lake.
Most MDOT roadside parks will be reopening for the season on April 28. However, 12 will remain closed until later this year due to weather, maintenance or construction activities: www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
MDOT and partners gathered yesterday, April 20, in Midland to kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week (#NWZAW), discussing worker and motorist safety, and the issues we all encounter in work zones. #Orange4Safety #GoOrangeDay
Video news release: youtu.be/GCm2h_0ErnA
Streaming lights over traffic barrels.
M-25 resurfacing begins May 4 in #HuronCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Traffic barrels in a work zone.
Westbound I-94 lane closed at Sandstone Road in Jackson April 22 to complete bridge repairs www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Barricade on a road.
Work begins April 27 on I-69 bridge over the Pine River in #StClairCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Map of area affected.
Effective 6 a.m. April 23, seasonal weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline (I, M & US) for the entire Lower Peninsula, including the #MackinacBridge. Restrictions still in effect for certain state trunkline highways in the UP and Mackinac Island. www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
The Capac Rest Area on westbound I-69 in #StClairCounty has reopened following lift station maintenance.
Safety vests and helmets hang on crosses in tribute to those lost in work zone crashes.
An orange Work Zone Awareness Week sign.
Names on the National Work Zone Memorial scroll on a scoreboard at a baseball diamond.
A Michigan State Police officer speaks to a large group gathered in a baseball stadium concourse.
To kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week, MDOT and partners gathered today at Dow Diamond in Midland to discuss worker and motorist safety, and the issues we all encounter in work zones. www.Michigan.gov/WorkZoneSafety
#Orange4Safety #GoOrangeDay #NWZAW
Traffic in a work zone.
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21–25)! "Safe Actions Save Lives" is not just for road workers but for every driver passing through a work zone. Let’s commit to slowing down, staying focused and protecting one another.
#NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety
Rest Area Closed sign.
The Capac Rest Area on westbound I-69 in #StClairCounty is currently closed for lift station maintenance.
Large bridge.
MDOT has the following open positions in #Lansing:
- Departmental Tech ($23.23-35.56/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
- Bridge Inspection Engineer ($32.43-63.10/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
Crew paving while traffic drives by.
Southbound I-196 resurfacing near Covert starts April 20 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Road Work Ahead sign.
MDOT and project partners hosting community open house April 30 on 375 project in #Detroit www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Barrels in a work zone.
Bridge improvements in the #Lansing area begin April 20 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Barricades block a road.
Restore the Reuther project in Metro #Detroit to close westbound I-696 ramp to Lahser Road, US-24 and M-10 on May 4 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Road Work Ahead sign.
M-35 rebuilding, roundabout project in #MarquetteCounty starts April 27 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Two workers in safety gear at a job site.
MDOT has an open Utility and Permits Engineer position in #Detroit ($40.80 - $57.79/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
Map of road closures.
Here are the current state road and bridge closures (I, M and US routes) due to flooding (for local roads, contact your local road agency or follow them on their social media): www.facebook.com/MichiganDOT/...
Before heading out, make sure to check Mi Drive: www.Michigan.gov/Drive
Road Work Ahead sign.
Public meeting April 21 to discuss replacing E. Beltline Avenue bridge over I-96 in #GrandRapids in 2027 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Barrel in a work zone.
I-194, M-66 concrete repairs in #BattleCreek start April 15 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Road Work Ahead sign.
MDOT building new US-12 left-turn lanes near Edwardsburg starting April 20 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Cones in a work zone.
US-2 resurfacing project in #DeltaCounty starts April 20 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Traffic barrels in a work zone.
US-131 ramp closure starts this week for auxiliary lane construction in #Kalamazoo www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Traffic barrels in a work zone.
Shoulder reconstruction begins April 20 on southbound US-131 near Martin www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Large bridge over a big lake.
MDOT has the following open positions:
- Transportation Maintenance Worker in #LAnse ($21.39 - $30.08/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
- Travel Counselor at the #StIgnace Welcome Center ($16/hr, non-career): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
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Join us for an in-person, hands-on MDOT Wage and Labor Workshop 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29 at the MDOT Mt. Pleasant Transportation Service Center. Learn about prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon rates, and MDOT payroll requirements. Email MDOT-OBD-Events@Michigan.gov to register.
Road collapsed from washed out earth under it.
Culvert washout, slope failure closes M-119 in two locations in #EmmetCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Crash scene in a work zone.
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is April 20-24! www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
#Orange4Safety #GoOrangeDay #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety #TowardZeroDeaths
