City of Midland Traffic Alert: MDOT work on M-20/US-10 BR Project

TRAFFIC ALERT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that phase one of Midland Corridor Forward—also known as the M-20/US-10 BR Improvement Project—begins today, March 24.

During this phase, Indian Street and westbound US-10 Business Route (Patrick Road) will be closed and traffic detoured onto Buttles Street and eastbound US-10 Business Route (Lyon Road). To accommodate this, Buttles Street and Lyon Road will be temporarily converted to accommodate two-way traffic. To reiterate: two-way traffic on Buttles and Lyon is TEMPORARY while construction occurs, despite what your neighbor Dave may tell you.

Phase one of Midland Corridor Forward involves the reconstruction of Patrick Road from Washington to Indian, the resurfacing of Indian Street from Patrick to Jerome, the reconstruction of Jerome Street from W. Main to Indian, and water main installation.

Phase one is estimated to be completed by November 15, 2026. Phase two will begin in 2027, with additional traffic restrictions announced in advance.

Once complete, Midland Corridor Forward will bring significant improvements to this corridor, including a 10-foot-wide pathway along the south side of Buttles Street, enhanced lighting, new traffic control mast arms, new street trees, and buried utilities. These are long-term investments to enhance one of our community’s most prominent gateways.

Visit www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/corridors for the most up-to-date information on Midland Corridor Forward. For more information or questions regarding this project, contact MDOT at 989-773-7756.

Please remember to give yourself a bit of extra time for your commute, stay patient, and drive safely.

MDOT: Real-Time Road Updates Across Michigan

Want to know where construction or traffic delays are happening across Michigan? 🚧

MDOT’s MiDrive map lets you see real-time road conditions, construction projects, traffic speeds, and cameras all in one place. It’s a great tool to check before you head out.

Road construction in Bay County 🚧

Road improvements will be happening throughout the county, so it’s a good time to stay informed before you travel!

Be sure to check out the list of current projects below.

MDOT public open house March 4 for upcoming M-20/US-10 BR improvement project

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend an open house to learn more about the upcoming $27 million investment to improve M-20 and US-10 Business Route (BR) in the city of Midland. Work is anticipated to begin this spring. Attendees will be able to view project information and project staff will be available to answer questions.

Who:
Community members
City representatives
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff and contractors

When:
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Where:
Midland City Hall
333 W. Ellsworth St.
Midland, MI 48640

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Project information:
This spring, crews will begin work to rebuild M-20 (Jerome Street) from W. Main Street to Indian Street and US-10 BR (Indian Street/Buttles Street and Patrick Street/Lyon Street) from Jerome Street to Washington Street in Midland. Work is anticipated to begin in March 9, depending on the weather.

Work will include rebuilding the roadways as well as storm sewer replacement, curb and gutter, sanitary sewer, water main, driveway approach, sidewalk/nonmotorized improvements, traffic signal modernization and lighting improvements.

Once work is completed, eastbound US-10 BR (Buttles Street) will be reconfigured between Jerome and State streets, rightsized from three lanes to two. Learn more about the benefits of road rightsizing on the FHWA website.

Annual spring weight restrictions begin Tuesday to protect Michigan's roads

Media contact: Dan Weingarten, WeingartenD@Michigan.gov, 906-250-4809

LANSING, Mich. ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting spring weight restrictions, an annual move to protect roads.

Effective 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Indiana and Ohio borders north to and including US-10 in Ludington in Mason County from the M-116 intersection, then east to US-127 in Clare County, then north on US-127 to M-61, then east on M-61 ending at the intersection with US-23 in the city of Standish, Arenac County.

All state trunklines will have weight restrictions imposed and enforced. State routes typically carry M, I, or US designations.

When roads that have been frozen all winter begin to thaw from the surface downward, melting snow and ice saturate the softened ground. During the spring thaw, the roadbed softened by trapped moisture beneath the pavement makes it more susceptible to damage. This contributes to pothole problems already occurring due to this winter's numerous freeze-thaw cycles.

In the restricted areas, the following will apply:

• On routes designated as "all-season" (designated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be no reduction in legal axle weights.

• All extended permits will be valid for oversize loads in the weight-restricted area on the restricted routes. Single-trip permits will not be issued for any overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, 11 axles, and 150 feet in overall length on the restricted routes.

• On routes designated as "seasonal" (designated in solid or dashed red on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be a posted weight reduction of 25 percent for rigid (concrete) pavements and 35 percent for flexible (asphalt) pavements, and maximum speed of 35 mph for some vehicles.

Drivers must follow the speed limits for weight restricted roads, per state law. Go online for speed restrictions for trucks and the rules for propane fuel delivery and public utility vehicles.

MDOT determines when weight restrictions begin each spring by measuring frost depths along state highways, observing road conditions and monitoring weather forecasts. Weight restrictions remain in effect until the frost line is deep enough to allow moisture to escape and the roadbeds regain stability.

County road commissions and city public works departments put in place their own seasonal weight restrictions, which usually but not always coincide with state highway weight restrictions. Signs are generally posted to indicate which routes have weight restrictions in effect.

For weight restriction information and updates, call 800-787-8960 or you can access this information on MDOT's website at www.Michigan.gov/Truckers under "Restrictions." All-season routes are designated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map. You also may sign up to receive email alerts.

Trucking companies located in New Jersey and Canada can obtain information by calling 517-373-6256.

OHSP safety grant applications

On Monday, February 2, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) began accepting applications for behavior-based safety grant projects funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for fiscal year (FY) 2027, which runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Applications must be submitted through the Michigan Grants System (MGX).

Project applications focused on occupant protection, traffic enforcement, pedestrian/bicyclist (nonmotorized) safety, traffic records, teen driver safety, distracted driving, impaired driving, motorcyclist safety, older driver safety, research and analysis, preventing roadside deaths, and school bus safety programs will be accepted in MGX until Friday, February 27. Priority will be given to projects that address vulnerable roadway users, impairment, distraction, speed, and seat belt use.

Approved projects must follow applicable federal and state requirements. Agencies and organizations interested in pursuing a new grant idea can contact the appropriate program coordinator for more information.

To assist with FY2027 grant applications, the OHSP is hosting an in-person workshop on Tuesday, February 17, from 8 am to 5 pm. The workshop will be held at Michigan State Police Headquarters in the Centennial Conference Room located at 7150 Harris Drive in Dimondale, Michigan. There are specific time frames in place for each project area. Those interested in attending must register for the workshop by Thursday, February 12.

Additionally, the OHSP recently hosted a virtual workshop to assist with FY2027 grant applications. If you were unable to attend, a recording of the workshop can be viewed online.

Additional information can be found on the OHSP’s Grant Applications web page.

MDOT public open house Feb. 10 for planned bridge replacements over US-10 in Midland County

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to an open house to discuss an upcoming project to replace the Stark Road and Hope Road bridges over US-10 in Midland County. Attendees will be able to view project information and project staff will be on hand to answer questions.

Who:
Community members
City representatives
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff and contractors

When:
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Where:
Midland County Road Commission
2334 N. Meridian Road
Sanford, MI 48657

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Project information:
MDOT is investing $15.8 million to replace the Stark Road and Hope Road bridges over US-10. Work includes rebuilding the roadway approaches for the structures and adding a deceleration lane to the westbound US-10 Exit 119 ramp to Stark Road. Construction on the Hope Road bridge will take place in 2027 while the Stark Road bridge work is planned for 2028.

Media contact: Caitlyn French, FrenchC4@Michigan.gov, 989-573-1274

2025 MATS MPO Annual Obligation Report

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) are regional bodies responsible for coordinating transportation planning in urbanized areas with populations of 50,000 or more. They bring together local government officials, transportation agencies, and other stakeholders to plan and prioritize transportation projects and investments for the region. They also play a key role in the distribution of federal transportation funds for projects like road improvements, transit systems, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure.

After the conclusion of each programming year, in this case October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, MPOs must disclose to local governments, stakeholders and the public "an annual listing of obligated projects” for projects that are to receive federal funding. When a project is "obligated," it means that the federal government has made a formal commitment to fund the project. The funds are allocated and set aside for that specific project, but they are not necessarily available for use immediately.

MATS is an MPO for the Midland Urbanized area that includes all of Midland County, the City of Auburn and Williams Charter Township in Bay County, and Tittabawassee Township in Saginaw County. There are three public transit agencies operate within the MATS planning area; they are Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART), County Connection of Midland and Bay Metro Transportation Authority (BMTA).

The document linked below illustrates projects that have been obligated in the MATS area.