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April 28: MDOT Roadside Parks Reopening

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Dan Weingarten for the information in this story.) Roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reopen for the season Friday, April 28.     MDOT maintains 85 roadside parks around the state. … Read more

MDOT Offers Winter Driving Tips for Motorists

With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to remind drivers to slow down and be cautious on wintry roadways. While road agencies work to keep our highways safe in the winter, drivers … Read more

Residents encouraged to take online MDOT survey

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has extended the public online survey for its state long-range transportation plan (SLRTP) through Saturday, Oct. 31. The SLRTP, known as Michigan Mobility 2045 (MM2045), establishes a vision and priorities for transportation in Michigan … Read more

Take survey on MDOT long-range transportation plan

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is developing a new state long-range transportation plan (SLRTP), known as Michigan Mobility 2045 (MM2045), that establishes a vision and priorities for transportation in Michigan for the next 25 years. MDOT is seeking input … Read more

June 2-7: MDOT announces ramp closures

MDOT has released a long list of freeway ramp closures that will begin Sunday. Please be advised of the following ramps scheduled to be closed nightly between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Sunday, June 2 through Saturday, June 8. … Read more

No more left-hand turns from M-52 onto Jackson Street

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has informed Chelsea that southbound left-hand turns from M-52 (Main Street) onto Jackson Street are now prohibited. When the road is reopened, this change will prevent vehicles from stacking up on the railroad tracks. … Read more