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If you've noticed beautiful wildflowers along Michigan highways, you're not imagining things. MDOT is planting native flowers to create better habitats for pollinators across the state.

Michigan allows trucks weighing up to 164,000 pounds, but experts say axle distribution matters more than total weight. So what happens when that weight isn't distributed properly?

A major section of the Martin Luther King Jr. Street bridge in Grand Rapids will close March 2, 2026, for reconstruction. The closure is expected to last up to nine months with significant detours.

Michigan’s spring potholes are damaging cars and draining wallets, especially on daily routes like Dort Highway.

A key stretch of US-2 shut down for nearly three days in the U.P. as snow and crashes made travel impossible. Crews worked nonstop to reopen it.

Michigan placed the project on hold years ago, but advocates are pushing for new momentum. Here’s what’s next.

Michigan drivers love custom plates, so why not zodiac signs? This idea could boost road repair funds and give drivers a fun way to show their sign.

Michigan ranks 4th for animal-car crashes. A new federal grant could fund wildlife bridges to protect deer, bears, and drivers, on state roads.

A new bill in Michigan takes aim at semi-trucks in left lanes in an effort to reduce congestion and improve road safety.

Fall is the most dangerous season for Michigan drivers, with deer collisions at a peak. Learn how to stay safe during Michigan’s high-risk months.

Construction from late September through October will impact drivers at the I-196/US-131 interchange in Grand Rapids. Repairs include concrete, painting, and bearing replacement. East- and westbound lanes and ramps will be affected.

E-Z Way Driver Training is closing with little warning. West Michigan families can check out 10 local driving schools still accepting students.