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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) - Serving and connecting people, communities and the economy through transportation.

www.Michigan.gov/MDOT
www.Michigan.gov/Drive
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Save the date: The MDOT Office of Business Development (OBD) Spring Small Business Conference will be held in Troy March 22-24. For more info, contact OBD at 517-335-1708.
Streak of light over a highway.
December 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Highway-railroad grade crossing surface repair award recipients announced for 2026 www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Train on track with clouds in the blue sky.
December 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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MDOT has the following open positions:
-Transportation Technician in #BayCity ($24.73 - $40.42/hr):
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
- Engineering Assistant in #Detroit ($18.98 - $29.11/hr):
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
Two workers in safety gear surveying on a construction site.
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Alert: EB US-41 closed at Northwoods Rd in #MarquetteCounty
due to a crash. mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map?...
Map of area.
December 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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MDOT has an open position in #Southfield :
-Administrative Manager ($35.28 - $52.61/hr):
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
Two workers talk in safety gear.
December 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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MDOT has the following open positions:
-Transportation Engineer in #Lansing ($32.43 - $57.79/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
-ITS Specialist in #Jackson ($44.50 - $63.10/hr):
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...
Freeway entry ramp at night.
December 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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On this week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation about key road, bridge and rail projects completed across the state in 2025. www.buzzsprout.com/1374205/epis...
Aerial view of freeway rebuilding project.
December 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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M-85 (Fort Street) project public meeting Jan. 14 to discuss railroad crossing near Van Horn Road in #Trenton www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Road Work Ahead sign.
December 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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MDOT has the following open positions:

- Global Data Specialist in #Lansing ($31.99 - $47.75/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...

- Construction Engineer in #Newberry ($47.12 - $68.17/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...

#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
Two workers in safety gear look at project plans on a laptop.
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Don't plow snow into or across the road. It can create hazardous conditions for drivers, pedestrians, and maintenance workers, and it's against the law. #WinterWednesday More info: capitol.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mc...
Logo saying not to plow snow across the road.
December 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Heads up, #MightyMac fans! The folks at the #MackinacBridge Authority just let us know that they are selling small pieces of grating starting today at their administration office (open 24/7). The pieces are $20 each, limited to 3 pieces per customer.
Small piece of grating next to a pen to show its size.
December 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Northbound US-127 lanes, ramps closed Dec. 16-17 in #Lansing for lane marking, traffic control removal www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Barrels in a work zone.
December 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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MDOT has an open Accounting Assistant position in #Lansing ($20.35 - $28.81/hr): go.mi.gov/6tv811580

#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
Freeway on ramp.
December 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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MDOT has the following open positions:

- Transportation Technician (Operations) in #Detroit ($32.70 - $48.91/hr): go.mi.gov/ya2zo1579

- Transportation Maintenance Worker in #MtPleasant ($21.39 - $30.08/hr, multiple seasonal positions): go.mi.gov/kc1vi1581

#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
Snowplow stopped at an intersection.
December 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Overnight I-75 lane closures, rolling closures extended in #BayCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Large orange traffic barrels at night.
December 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Eastbound I-69 lane closures at State Road in #ShiawasseeCounty for bridge repairs following high-load hit www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Large orange road work ahead sign with bright blue sky.
December 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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US-127 lanes, ramps closed Friday, Dec. 12, in #Lansing for traffic control removal www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Barrels in a work zone.
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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MDOT has an open accountant position in #Lansing ($25.85 - $43.73/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...

#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
Looking down on a large bridge.
December 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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MDOT completes study on potential US-131 improvements in #GrandRapids www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Streaks of light over a freeway in the winter.
December 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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MDOT director appointed to ITS America board www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Man in dark blue suit jacket with a light shirt and orange tie.
December 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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On the latest edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Laura Mester, MDOT chief administrative officer since 2011, who is retiring from state government in January. www.buzzsprout.com/1374205/epis...
Portrait of woman in glasses and a dark shirt.
December 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Small business owners: Don’t forget to sign up for the MDOT Small Business Networking Session 10 a.m. - noon Thursday, Dec. 18. Register by contacting [email protected].
Streaks of light over a freeway and barrels.
December 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Snow Wolf is currently tackling M-115 in #OsceolaCounty. Keep following Michigan's Basic Speed Law and drive to the current conditions to ensure safe stopping distance. This may mean driving much slower than the posted speed limit. www.Michigan.gov/Drive
Webcam of a plow on a rural highway in winter.
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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MDOT has an open Bridge Worker (Permanent Intermittent) position at the #SaultSteMarie International Bridge ($21.39 - $30.08/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...

#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
Bridge over a river.
December 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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MDOT has the following open positions:

- Ancillary Structures Engineer in #Lansing ($32.43 - $53.93/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...

- HVAC Technician in #Dimondale ($31.74 - $43.30/hr): www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mich...

#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
Freeway on ramp at night.
December 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM