MDOT Hosting Public Meeting on Pontiac’s Woodward Loop Project – May 20
PONTIAC, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting to discuss an overview of a planned Woodward Loop 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.
The project’s goal is to enhance the safety, connectivity and livability of the Pontiac area. The 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.
MDOT has posted a video on its YouTube channel to briefly explain the project’s concepts and intent.
Who:
MDOT representatives
Oakland County representatives
City of Pontiac representatives
Interested residents
Commuters
Community stakeholders
Local businesses
When:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
4-7 p.m.
Where:
Bowens Senior Center
52 Bagley St.
Pontiac, MI 48341
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.
Project information:
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.
The collaborative redesign is expected to improve safety, connectivity and livability of the Pontiac downtown corridor.
