Introduction and Purpose
This policy is intended to be used by Local Agencies (LA’s) within the State of Michigan as a guide as they plan and design their individual construction projects.
This policy is intended to be followed by LA’s for construction of all projects which are funded in part or in whole with Federal funds, and for all projects that propose construction work on MDOT-owned facilities or are located within MDOT owned right-of-way. In accordance with Federal regulations, this policy will be periodically reviewed for effectiveness and applicability, and revised or updated as necessary.
The primary goal of the WZS&M Rule and the WZS&M Policy is to reduce crashes and manage traffic congestion due to construction work zones. To accomplish these goals, the Local Agency (LA) prepares a Transportation Management Plan (TMP), which provides for consistent consideration of the safety and mobility impacts of work zones, as well as developing strategies and plans to reduce work zone impacts on all projects.
A TMP is required for all Federal Aid Highway projects which are funded in part or in whole with Federal funds and proposed construction on MDOT owned facilities or are located within MDOT owned right of way.
Local Agency Program compliance was mandated on all Federal aid projects by January 1, 2009.
