MDOT virtual open houses for US-23, M-17 studies in Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to participate in two virtual open houses for the US-23 improvement project and the M-17 (Washtenaw Avenue) planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study in Washtenaw County.

Who:
Interested residents
Commuters
Community stakeholders
Local businesses

When:
Thursday, Feb. 8 - Sunday, March 10, 2024

Where:
M-17 virtual open house

US-23 virtual open house

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

M-17 project information:
Through the M-17 PEL study, MDOT and community partners are developing a vision for Washtenaw Avenue through a collaborative process that seeks to improve mobility and quality of life for those who live, work, study, explore, and travel within the corridor. The study area encompasses M-17 from the US-23 interchange to Summit Street in Ypsilanti. Visit the virtual open house for more information.

US-23 project information:

Through the US-23 improvement study, MDOT will prepareroad and bridge design concepts along US-23 from I-94 to M-14. A federally required environmental assessment (EA)is underway to identify operational, environmental, and social impacts. Visit the virtual open house for more information.

Public input:

In addition to the open house, comments and input can also be submitted online through the M-17 comment form, the US-23 mapping tool, or by using the contact information below.

Monica Monsma

MDOT Environmental Services Section

MonsmaM@Michigan.gov

425 West Ottawa St.

P.O. Box 30050

Lansing, MI 48909

517-335-4381