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Who has jurisdiction over Michigan roads?

April 26, 2017jurisdiction Michigan Roads

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Who has jurisdiction over Michigan roads?

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There are three levels of road jurisdiction: • State highways: these are roads owned by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) – 9,715 miles, state-wide (8%) • County roads: these roads are owned by county road commissions (includes Wayne County Public Services Department) 89,750 miles, state-wide (75%) • City and village streets: these roads are owned by cities and villages – 20,750 Miles, state-wide (17%) Michigan has the eighth largest public road system in the nation and the sixth largest local (county, city and village roads) system. Michigan’s state highway system however ranks as the 33rd largest in the nation.