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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
MDOT suspends traffic restrictions for holiday weekend
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is suspending work and lifting traffic restrictions on projects across the state to ease Memorial Day travel. reports that 92 of the 158 projects will see some level of alteration to accommodate the massive number of travelers expected this holiday weekend. The American Automobile Association () estimates that more than 1.3 million Michigan residents are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, a slight increase from last year. MDOT says that although some equipment and traffic configurations will remain over the weekend, suspending construction operations improves safety for workers and motorists. 'Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely,' said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a news release sent to 6 News. 'Everyone at MDOT fully understands how frustrating construction can be for drivers, but for everyone's safety in work zones, including your own, follow the law, be patient and help make sure everyone makes it home each and every night. Road workers and the ones you love are all counting on you,' said State Transportation Director Bradley C. Wieferich in a news release sent to 6 News. A list of work zones that will remain active or have lane restrictions is available on the MDOT . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
MDOT issues warning after toll road phishing scam
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan Department of Transportation () Director Bradley C. Wieferich has issued a phishing scam warning, reminding Michiganders that the state does not operate toll roads. MDOT reports the state does not operate toll roads and will not request payment over text message. The most recent scam uses a fraudulent state website with a different URL, making it easy to miss and putting residents at a greater risk. 'Please be assured this is a scam and the texts are not coming from the MDOT or another State of Michigan agency,' said Wieferich in a news release sent to 6 News. 'MDOT does not operate any toll roads. Some state-owned bridges are tolled but not through license plate capture. You would not receive a bill through text or email.' If you receive a fraudulent text, do not click any of the links or respond by sharing personal/financial information. Director Wieferich encourages anyone concerned by fraudulent messages to reach out to MDOT for assurance that they do not owe any money for unpaid tolls. Calls can be made to 517-241-2400, or emails submitted to MDOT@ Michigan government agencies will not: Request personal information through email, over the phone or text. Demand money through email, over the phone or text. They will mail you a notice and offer payment options. Ask for nor accept payment by prepaid gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency or a payment app. The image below is an example of the fraudulent images being included in the recent toll road scam attempts, mimicking MDOT's website. Note the circled web address, it's different than the URL for State of Michigan websites. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
