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MDOT MDOT to lift more spring weight restrictions in U.P. FridayContact: Dan Weingarten, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-4809 Agency: Transportation April 22, 2021 -- Effective 6 a.m. Friday, April 23, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will lift seasonal weight restrictions on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including US-2/US-141 at the Menominee River bridge west of Iron Mountain, then east on US-2 to US-41 in Rapid River, then north on US-41 to the M-28 intersection in Harvey.  Frost restrictions are still in effect for the ...

The Michigan Department of Transportation is reopening all of its roadside parks this month. Spokesperson Dan Weingarten tells WSJM News MDOT has 85 roadside parks around the state, offering everyone a scenic place to stop when they’re traveling non-major highways. “These are scenic turnouts scattered throughout the state, mostly in rural areas,” Weingarten said. “They are distinguished from our welcome centers and rest areas by being more rustic. Typically these have a picnic area and pit toilets and a parking area, a dog walk. Things like that.” Most of the roadside parks close fo...

MDOT MDOT roadside parks reopening April 30Contact: Dan Weingarten, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-4809 Agency: Transportation April 19, 2021 -- All roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reopen for the season Friday, April 30.  MDOT maintains 85 roadside parks around the state. Parks in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula operate seasonally, usually closing in late October and reopening in the spring. While parks are scheduled to be open April 30, motorists should not expect drinking water at all parks to be turned on until some...

PROJECT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $2.1 million to repair the M-129 bridge over the Munuscong River on the border of Chippewa and Mackinac counties. Work includes epoxy overlay, deck patching, joint and bearing replacement, substructure patching, painting, and guardrail work. The project includes a five-year pavement performance warranty. The project map is available on Mi Drive. TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:  One alternating lane of traffic will be maintained via temporary traffic signals. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of this pro...

April 18, 2021 The Michigan Department of Transportation’s annual Adopt a Highway roadside cleanups are now underway. In the southern half of the Lower Peninsula, volunteers will be out along the sides of highways from this Saturday to April 25 picking up trash. MDOT spokesperson Dan Weingarten told WSJM News last year the volunteers all belong to groups that get together to adopt a stretch of road to keep it clean. “The program is free to participate in, and in exchange for their volunteer service, the groups get an Adopt a Highway sign on their stretch of roadway with their group’...