{"id":238033,"date":"2026-03-26T20:31:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/238033\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:31:18","slug":"mdot-hosting-public-meeting-on-pontiacs-woodward-loop-project-may-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/238033\/","title":{"rendered":"MDOT Hosting Public Meeting on Pontiac’s Woodward Loop Project – May 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MDOT Hosting Public Meeting on Pontiac\u2019s Woodward Loop Project \u2013 May 20<\/p>\n

PONTIAC, MI \u2013 The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting to discuss an overview of a planned Woodward Loop<\/a> project in the city of Pontiac. MDOT, Oakland County and the City of Pontiac are partnering to rebuild Woodward Loop between I-75 Business Loop (BL), US-24 Business Route (BR) and M -59.<\/p>\n

The project\u2019s goal is to enhance the safety, connectivity and livability of the Pontiac area.\u00a0The proposed improvements would restore two-way traffic to the loop and create pedestrian and bicycle access to important regional assets, including the Clinton River Trail, the new Oakland County offices and the rail bus station. The project is currently scheduled for fall 2026-2028.<\/p>\n

MDOT has posted a video on its YouTube channel<\/a> to briefly explain the project\u2019s concepts and intent.<\/p>\n

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Who:<\/p>\n

MDOT representatives<\/p>\n

Oakland County representatives<\/p>\n

City of Pontiac representatives<\/p>\n

Interested residents<\/p>\n

Commuters<\/p>\n

Community stakeholders<\/p>\n

Local businesses<\/p>\n

When:<\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 20, 2026<\/p>\n

4-7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: <\/p>\n

Bowens Senior Center<\/p>\n

52 Bagley St.<\/p>\n

Pontiac, MI 48341<\/p>\n

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Accessibility:<\/p>\n

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<\/a>, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage<\/a>. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.<\/p>\n

Project information: <\/p>\n

MDOT plans to invest $48 million to rebuild 2.7 miles of Woodward Loop between I-75 BL, US-24 BR and M-59 in Pontiac. This project includes drainage improvements, traffic signal replacement, operational improvements, sidewalk improvements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), lighting upgrades, and sign and pavement marking replacement.<\/p>\n

The collaborative redesign is expected to improve safety, connectivity and livability of the Pontiac downtown corridor.<\/p>\n

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