MDOT open house Feb. 19 for planned I-75 rebuilding project in Monroe County
MONROE, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend an open house to learn more about the proposed improvements on I-75 from Laplaisance Road to N. Dixie Highway in the city of Monroe, Frenchtown Charter Township and Monroe Charter Township.
Who:
Community members
City representatives
Local businesses
MDOT staff and contractors
When:
4 - 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
Where:
Monroe City Hall
City Council Chambers 120 E. First St. Monroe, MI 48161
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.
Background:
MDOT is planning to rebuild 2.4 miles of I-75 from Laplaisance Road to N. Dixie Highway in the city of Monroe, Frenchtown Charter Township and Monroe Charter Township in Monroe County. Work is expected to occur in 2029-2030. Key improvements include removing the Elm Avenue interchange to eliminate existing weaving/merging issues that pose safety concerns, rebuilding the Front Street interchange with enhanced ramps to improve vehicle and truck movement, and upgrading traffic flow at the Front Street and N. Dixie Highway intersections.
Public Input:
In addition to speaking with MDOT staff at the open house, the public can submit a question or comment online about the project. Visit the project webpage for more information. The public can also sign up to receive updates on this project.
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