Bill > HB4656

This bill amends an existing Michigan law that governs road closures during construction, improvement, or repair, establishing new restrictions on completely shutting down highways or bridges. The bill adds provisions that prohibit entirely closing a road or bridge if it is the only access or exit for a community, with some exceptions. Specifically, if a highway provides the sole route in and out of a community, or if the alternative route is frequently blocked by railroad crossings, it cannot be completely closed unless absolutely necessary for critical construction work. In cases where total closure is required, the bill mandates that the construction must be completed as quickly as possible, with efforts made to reopen at least a portion of the road or bridge to traffic as soon as feasible. These new regulations aim to ensure that communities maintain some level of transportation access during road and bridge maintenance projects, recognizing the potential hardship that complete road closures can create for residents who depend on those routes for essential travel.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4656