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2026-2030 Five-Year Transportation Program
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MDOT will deliver a $16.1 billion multimodal transportation investment across the 2026-2030 Five-Year Transportation Program.
“As required under state statute, this includes a list of transportation projects under MDOT's authority that are planned for funding and construction over the next five years and represent a $16.1 billion total investment in multimodal transportation.” (p. 3)
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MDOT will expand its planning horizon from a five-year transportation program to a 10-year multimodal capital plan and adopt new key performance indicators linked to the State Long-Range Transportation Plan goals.
“These include in-process updates to MDOT's investment strategy, the expansion from a five-year transportation program to a 10-year multimodal capital plan, and new key performance indicators (KPIs) linked to SLRTP goals and objectives.” (p. 3)
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MDOT will continue to provide public comment opportunities through its website, social media, and project-level public meetings.
“MDOT will continue to provide public comment opportunities through the MDOT website, social media accounts and project-level public meetings.” (p. 3)
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MDOT will deliver the final 5YTP document to the Michigan Legislature before March 1.
“The feedback received is recorded, responded to and summarized in the final document that is delivered to the Michigan Legislature before March 1.” (p. 4)
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MDOT will invest approximately $10.7 billion in the Trunkline Highway Capital Program during FY 2026-2030, averaging 1,431 lane-mile improvements and 56 bridge repairs or replacements per year.
“MDOT's 2026-2030 Trunkline Highway Capital Program investment is estimated at approximately $10.7 billion.” (p. 11)
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MDOT will invest approximately $3.4 billion in the Public Transportation Program to preserve existing services and expand technology, innovation, and mobility options.
“MDOT's Public Transportation Program investment is estimated at approximately $3.4 billion. This total reflects investments to preserve the existing network and a forward focus on expanding and improving services, technology and innovation.” (p. 12)
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MDOT will fund preservation and possible expansion of state-subsidized intercity bus service including demolition of the Detroit Intercity Bus Facility.
“Preservation and possible expansion of state subsidized intercity bus service and terminal development, continuing northern subsidized routes, and demolition of the Detroit Intercity Bus Facility.” (p. 12)
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MDOT will invest approximately $1.1 billion in the Passenger Rail, Freight Rail and Ports Program including Amtrak operating support, corridor investments, and rail crossing improvements.
“MDOT's Passenger, Freight Rail and Port Program is estimated at approximately $1.1 billion. This reflects state and federal funds to preserve and enhance Michigan's intercity passenger rail services and safety at railroad crossings as well as promote economic development.” (p. 14)
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MDOT will maintain and make capital investments in the Kalamazoo-Dearborn corridor to facilitate passenger train speeds of up to 110 mph.
“Maintenance and capital investments in the Kalamazoo-Dearborn corridor to facilitate and maintain passenger train speeds of up to 110 mph.” (p. 14)
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MDOT will study a new intercity passenger rail connection in Battle Creek and conduct preliminary engineering and environmental review for the replacement of four bridges.
“Capital projects, including track curve modification and signal work, the study of a new intercity passenger connection in Battle Creek and preliminary engineering and environmental review for the replacement of four bridges.” (p. 14)
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MDOT will improve 40-60 local rail crossing surfaces annually and upgrade warning devices at 30-40 local locations and 20-25 state trunkline locations each year.
“Local crossings with 40-60 surface improvements and warning device enhancements at 30-40 locations, as well as state trunkline crossing improvements and/or device upgrades at 20-25 locations annually.” (p. 14)
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MDOT will make improvements on the 530-mile state-owned freight-only rail system, including replacement of the Manistee River Bridge.
“Improvements on the 530-mile state-owned freight-only system, including capacity, safety and rail enhancements, support for new/expanding businesses, and replacement of the Manistee River Bridge.” (p. 14)
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MDOT will invest approximately $900 million in the Aeronautics Program and aim to maintain 90 percent of Tier I airport primary runways in good or fair condition.
“Preserving critical infrastructure, particularly pavements, with 90 percent of all Tier I airport primary runways in good or fair condition, as well as navigational aids and protection of airspace.” (p. 15)
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MDOT will support attraction and retention of air service through implementation of the Air Service Program and support emerging aviation and advanced air mobility infrastructure.
“Maximizing federal funds by leveraging state, local and private funding, supporting job growth and economic development, attracting and retaining air service through the implementation of the Air Service Program (ASP), and supporting emerging aviation and advanced air mobility infrastructure.” (p. 15)
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MDOT will invest $2.6 billion in the FY 2026 Highway Program, including trunkline modernization such as I-94 modernization in Wayne County.
“MDOT's $2.6 billion FY 2026 Highway Program investment will provide Michigan travelers with:
● 296 lane miles of road rehabilitation and reconstruction.
● 733 lane miles of road CPM.
● 78 lane miles of freeway and 218 non-freeway resurfacing.
● Replacement, preservation and CPM on 92 bridges/structures.
● Trunkline modernization, including I-94 modernization in Wayne County.” (p. 17)
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MDOT will pursue a trunkline safety goal of reducing fatalities and serious injuries to zero by 2050 in support of the Michigan Strategic Highway Safety Plan and Toward Zero Deaths strategy.
“MDOT's trunkline safety goal is to reduce both fatalities and serious injuries to zero by 2050 in support of the Michigan Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) and the Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) National Strategy.” (p. 25)
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MDOT will allocate at least 15 percent of its Highway Safety Improvement Program funds to projects addressing Vulnerable Road User safety, consistent with the SHSP.
“In FY 2024, Michigan exceeded the 15 percent threshold for VRUs represented in total state fatalities in a single year, requiring 15 percent of its Highway Safety Improvement Program funds be allocated to projects on a public road consistent with the SHSP and that correct or improve a hazardous road location or feature, or address a highway safety problem.” (p. 25)
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MDOT will preserve local transit service levels and continue providing service in all 83 Michigan counties.
“The goal is to preserve service levels and continue providing service in all 83 counties.” (p. 26)
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MDOT will maintain less than 20 percent of its rural transit fleet beyond useful life.
“The condition of the rural transit fleet is based on the percentage of vehicles past their useful life. The goal is to have less than 20 percent of the rural fleet beyond useful life.” (p. 26)
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MDOT will execute a Big Bridge Program in the Bay Region including deck replacement work on the I-75 SB/NB bridges over the Saginaw River.
“Bridge - Big Bridge Program” (p. 30)
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MDOT will fund Freeway Resurfacing Program projects, including capital preventive maintenance on I-96 in Ionia County and I-196 in Van Buren County.
“Freeway Resurfacing Program - Total Length: 4.167” (p. 38)
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MDOT will complete active traffic management and lane additions on US-131 from I-96 north to Post Drive in Kent County.
“Kent 211694 N/A US-131 From I-96 north to Post Drive Active Traffic Management 6.185 $ CON N/A N/A N/A” (p. 39)
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MDOT will improve the Big Rapids Rest Area #534R on US-131 and the Morley Rest Area #533-R on US-131 during the program period.
“Mecosta 213323 N/A US-131 Big Rapids Rest Area #534R Roadside Facilities - Improve N/A N/A $/CON CON N/A N/A” (p. 39)
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MDOT will carry out region-wide Bridge Replacement and Preservation projects on state trunklines across all seven regions during 2026-2030.
“Bridge Replacement and Preservation” (p. 41)
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MDOT will reconstruct M-59 in the Metro Region from Pontiac Lake Road to Airport Road in Oakland County (obligated in 2030).
“Oakland 221906 N/A M-59 Pontiac Lake Rd to Airport Rd Reconstruction 2.095 N/A N/A N/A N/A $/CON” (p. 45)
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MDOT will reconstruct I-375 in Detroit from the I-75 Interchange to Atwater Street, including removal of the Larned, Jefferson, and Hastings Street bridges over I-375, during 2026-2028.
“Trunkline Modernization I-375 Detroit - Total Length: 16.810” (p. 46)
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MDOT will carry out the I-94 Mega Project modernization in Detroit, including reconstruction and replacement of multiple bridges from Cadillac Avenue to Barrett Avenue.
“Trunkline Modernization I-94 Detroit - Total Length: 2.341” (p. 46)
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MDOT will fund Non-Freeway Resurfacing Program (NFRP) capital preventive maintenance projects on state trunklines across all regions.
“Non-Freeway Resurfacing Program (NFRP) - Total Length: 22.510” (p. 48)
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MDOT will replace the M-68 bridge over the Rainy River in Presque Isle County (obligation year 2030).
“Presque Isle 214945 8952 M-68 M-68 Over RAINY RIVER Bridge Replacement N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $” (p. 48)
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MDOT will undertake the Marshall Modernization corridor project, reconstructing I-94 from the Kalamazoo River to I-69, the I-69/M-96 interchange, and adjacent segments of M-96 in Calhoun County.
“Marshall Modernization - Total Length: 15.240” (p. 53)
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MDOT will execute a Big Bridge Program in the Superior Region including deck replacement on US-41/M-26 over Portage Lake and preservation on the Sault Ste. Marie Power Canal bridges.
“Bridge - Big Bridge Program” (p. 55)
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MDOT will reconstruct US-2 in the city of Escanaba from North 30th Street to 9th Avenue and continuing to Danforth Road, including replacement of the C&NW RR bridge over US-2.
“Delta 214958 N/A US-2 from North 30th Street to 9th Avenue in the city of Escanaba Reconstruction 1.325 $ CON CON N/A N/A” (p. 57)
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MDOT will reconstruct US-23 from School Road to Ida Center Road in Monroe County during the program period.
“Monroe 213488 N/A US-23 School Road to Ida Center Road Reconstruction 4.020 $/CON CON CON N/A N/A” (p. 63)
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MDOT will reconstruct US-23 from M-14 to I-94 in Washtenaw County (2027-2029 construction).
“Washtenaw 211155 N/A US-23 N M-14 to I-94 Reconstruction 7.316 N/A $/CON CON CON N/A” (p. 63)
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MDOT will reconstruct I-75 from LaPlaisance Road to N. Dixie Highway in Monroe County, including replacement of multiple bridges over Plum Creek and rail lines.
“Monroe 217456 N/A I-75 LaPlaisance Road to N Dixie Highway Reconstruction 3.423 N/A N/A $/CON CON CON” (p. 63)
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MDOT will implement Traffic and Safety improvements at identified intersections on state trunklines across all regions during 2026-2030.
“Traffic And Safety - Safety Programs - Total Length: 0.517” (p. 64)