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MATS Active Transportation Maps - Waterways & Trails

MATS has developed a set of maps that highlight water and trail access across the Midland Area. These resources provide essential information to help people find the best location to start their active transportation journey. Active transportation refers to travel that involves physical activity, such as walking, cycling, or using non-motorized vehicles, like skateboards or scooters.

The kayak and canoe access map offers detailed information on various launch sites, potential other activities, distance to the next launch, and launch type, making it simpler for paddlers to organize their water trips.

Similarly, the walking, hiking, and biking trail map provides details on trail locations and sizes along with surface type to help users find their ideal path. It also includes other potential activities and connections to other trails and parks.

Poseyville Preserve Pedestrian Walkway Scheduled for Placement in May 2025

An exciting milestone is on the horizon as the City of Midland prepares to set the pedestrian walkway over the Tittabawassee River at the Poseyville Preserve starting early to mid-May.

Residents are welcome to view the progress from the overlook deck at the Poseyville Bridge underpass on Main Street. For safety reasons, public access to the construction site from the Poseyville Preserve side is strictly prohibited. Kayak and boating access on the Tittabawassee River will be prohibited while the walkway is being set in place.  Drones will also be prohibited in the area to prevent any disturbance with the large cranes used to move the walkway into place. Drivers are reminded to not stop on Poseyville Road or Poseyville Bridge to view the project.   

Progress photos will be shared throughout the installation on the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Facebook page and the City of Midland website at https://cityofmidlandmi.gov/1919/Poseyville-Preserve-Project. 

East Main Street, including on-street parking, will remain closed to through traffic from just east of the Poseyville Bridge to State Street until early August. Main Street will be open and parking maintained through Cronkright Street, including the Riverside Place parking lot.

Funded entirely through philanthropic support, the Poseyville Preserve Project—led in partnership with the Midland Baseball Foundation—will transform a formerly vacant industrial site into a vibrant greenway that reconnects the community with downtown Midland and the Tittabawassee River. This project includes ecological restoration and a new pedestrian walkway over the river, creating a loop connecting Poseyville Preserve, Dow Diamond, Founders Park, Downtown Midland, the Tridge, and the St. Charles ballfields.

This redevelopment improves the visual appeal of the downtown corridor and activates an underutilized stretch of the riverfront. New walking and biking trails, fishing piers, and a scenic overlook will promote healthy living and attract a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts to Midland’s natural spaces.

For more information, please contact Midland Parks and Recreation at (989) 837-6930.

Midland County Sheriff - Emergency & Alerts Application

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office app is available for download. The app is free, and can be found by searching, “Midland County Sheriff, MI” in your app store.

One of the important features include– emergency notifications and alerts. The Sheriff’s Department will be pushing out emergency information in real time for things such as road closures, serious weather conditions, and criminal matters that we feel are important to share in urgent situations.

 Please feel free to share the app with your family and friends as well!

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. 

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.