Comment on the MATS FY26-29 TIP Report and Proposed Projects

MATS is excited to announce the release of the proposed 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and we want to hear from you! The TIP outlines federally funded transportation improvements planned for the Midland area over the next four years.

How to Participate:

You can review and comment on the draft TIP document here: https://www.midlandmpo.org/fy26-29-tip. You can also provide comment through our website at midlandmpo.org or by emailing Alicia Williams, Transportation Planner, at aliciaw@midlandmpo.org or Maja Bolanowska, Director, at majab@midlandmpo.org.

We encourage you to share your feedback and comments by May 18, 2025.

Join Us at our Public Open Houses:

We are also hosting a Public Open House to discuss the TIP projects and draft report. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the proposed improvements, and provide feedback in person.

Open House

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Midland Area Farmers Market, 825 E Main St, Midland, MI 48640

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations or aids can be provided upon request to ensure that all attendees can fully participate.

MATS Draft FY 2026 UWP

The MATS FY 2026 Unified Work Program (UWP) outlines the transportation planning activities that MATS will undertake from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It details the funding sources, budgets, and tasks necessary to support regional transportation goals while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. The UWP helps coordinate resources efficiently, guiding the planning process for the Midland area’s transportation network.

MDOT Updates: M-30 Bridge over US-10 in Sanford

MDOT will be demolishing the M-30 over US-10 bridge beginning next week. The contractor’s schedule and detour routes look like the following:

• Monday, March 17th

• Close M-30 over US-10 and also set up a single lane closure on both EB & WB US-10. The M-30 bridge will be closed at 7:00am on Monday, March 17th.  Note that M-30 over US-10 will remain closed for the entirety of the project (March 17th to middle of August).

• SB M-30 will be detoured via WB US-10 to West River Road interchange, and then EB US-10 to exit at M-30.

• NB M-30 will be detoured via EB US-10 to Stark Road interchange, and the WB US-10 to exit at M-30

• This will be the primary detour for the entirety of the project with the exception of the night closures below for SB M-30.

• Tuesday, March 18th

• A smaller crew will be on site during the day to prepare for the upcoming bridge demo on Tuesday night. M-30 over US-10 will be closed, and there will be single lane closures on EB & WB US-10.

• Beginning at 7:00pm, WB US-10 will be closed for the bridge demo. US-10 will reopen at 6:00am Wednesday.

• WB US-10 will be detoured via NB M-30 to Curtis Road westerly to M-18, and then southerly to US-10.

• SB M-30 will be detoured via Shaffer Road easterly to Stark Road, southerly to Saginaw Road, and then west to M-30.

• NB M-30 will be detoured via EB US-10 to Stark Road interchange, and the WB US-10 to exit at M-30

• Wednesday, March 19th

• A smaller crew will be on site during the day to prepare for the upcoming bridge demo Wednesday night. M-30 over US-10 will be closed, and there will be single lane closures on EB & WB US-10.

• Beginning at 7:00pm, EB US-10 will be closed for the bridge demo. US-10 will reopen at 6:00am Thursday.

• EB US-10 will be detoured via M-18 northerly to Curtis Road, easterly to M-30, southerly to Shaffer Road, easterly to Stark Road, and southerly to the Stark Road interchange. All truck traffic must exit at M-18 and follow this detour.

• Local Traffic Only—EB US-10 will be fully closed at West River Road and all traffic must exit here.

• SB M-30 will be detoured via Shaffer Road easterly to Stark Road, southerly to Saginaw Road, and then west to M-30.

• NB M-30 will be detoured via EB US-10 to Stark Road interchange, and the WB US-10 to exit at M-30

• Thursday, March 20th

• A smaller crew will be on site during the day to prepare for the upcoming bridge demo Thursday night. M-30 over US-10 will be closed, and there will be single lane closures on EB & WB US-10.

• Beginning at 7:00pm, EB US-10 will be closed for the bridge demo. US-10 will reopen at 6:00am Friday.

• EB US-10 will be detoured via M-18 northerly to Curtis Road, easterly to M-30, southerly to Shaffer Road, easterly to Stark Road, and southerly to the Stark Road interchange. All truck traffic must exit at M-18 and follow this detour.

• Local Traffic Only—EB US-10 will be fully closed at West River Road and all traffic must exit here.

• SB M-30 will be detoured via Shaffer Road easterly to Stark Road, southerly to Saginaw Road, and then west to M-30.

• NB M-30 will be detoured via EB US-10 to Stark Road interchange, and the WB US-10 to exit at M-30

• Friday, March 21st

• A smaller crew will be on site during the day to prepare for the upcoming bridge demo Friday night. M-30 over US-10 will be closed, and there will be single lane closures on EB & WB US-10.

• Beginning at 7:00pm, WB US-10 will be closed for the bridge demo. US-10 will reopen at 6:00am Saturday morning.

• WB US-10 will be detoured via NB M-30 to Curtis Road westerly to M-18, and then southerly to US-10.

• SB M-30 will be detoured via Shaffer Road easterly to Stark Road, southerly to Saginaw Road, and then west to M-30.

• NB M-30 will be detoured via EB US-10 to Stark Road interchange, and the WB US-10 to exit at M-30

After the work next week, the contractor will begin construction of the new bridge. There will be single lane closures on both eastbound & westbound US-10 to give the contractor ample room to construct the new bridge.

M-30 over US-10 bridge replacement begins March 17 in Sanford

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $7.3 million to replace the M-30 bridge over US-10 in Sanford. The bridge approach on eastbound US-10 over the Tittabawassee River will also be improved.

Counties:
Midland

Highways:
M-30
US-10 

Closest community:
Sanford

Start date:
Monday, March 17, 2025 

Estimated end date:
August 2025

Traffic restrictions:
M-30 will be closed over US-10 during this project. Southbound M-30 traffic will be detoured via westbound US-10, W. River Road and eastbound US-10 back to southbound M-30. Northbound traffic will be detoured via eastbound US-10, Stark Road and westbound US-10 back to northbound M-30.

Intermittent closures of US-10 will be needed during this project for bridge demolition and beam setting work. Notifications will be sent out in advance of those closures.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 70 jobs.

Safety benefit:
The new bridge will provide drivers with a safe, reliable structure. The new bridge will include a 14-foot-wide separated nonmotorized path on the west side of the structure for future pathway connections.

MDOT - M-20 Resurfacing begins March 17 in Midland County

M-20 resurfacing begins March 17 in Midland County

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $21.9 million to resurface and improve M-20 from M-30 (Meridian Road) to Currie Parkway west of Midland. Work will include 5.7 miles of resurfacing, concrete curb and gutter work, shoulder widening, joint repairs, storm sewer work, guardrail upgrades and pavement markings. 

Counties:
Midland

Highway:
M-20

Closest community:
Midland

Start date:
Monday, March 17, 2025

Estimated end date:
November 2025

Traffic restrictions:
Traffic will be maintained using lane closures and traffic shifts. One lane will be open in each direction.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 209 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will provide drivers with fresh pavement markings and a smoother, safer driving surface. Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists. 

City of Midland Poseyville Preserve Project - Update

The pylons for the Poseyville Preserve pedestrian walkway have been completed on both sides of the Tittabawassee River, along with the abutment on the west side, where the walkway will begin on an elevated mound. From there, it will span the riverbank to the first pylons and then extend to the East End pylons.

City of Midland - E. Main Street Closed through April 2025 for Poseyville Preserve Walkway Installation

Beginning Wednesday, October 23, E. Main Street will be closed to through traffic and parking from the Poseyville Bridge to State Street as Parks and Recreation begins the next phase of the Poseyville Preserve project: A pedestrian walkway spanning the Tittabawassee River. When complete, the Poseyville Preserve will include restoration of a former industrial site to the riparian ecosystem native to this area, accessible fishing areas, and a completed looping trail system in the Downtown area that includes the Tridge.

For additional information, refer to the City of Midland website.

County Connection of Midland - New Freedom Program

The New Freedom Program is a unique transportation opportunity that assists seniors, veterans, and people with ADA disabilities get to their non-emergency medical appointments. This service is volunteer based and will provide non-emergency transportation to hospitals, medical facilities, health clinics, and doctors outside the county of Midland and within the state of Michigan.

Rides are not a guarantee and are based on availability. To inquire more about this service please contact (989) 374-2000.