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The Michigan Department of Transportation is preparing for altered climate conditions throughout the state, managing its system to increase motorist safety, protect the infrastructure, address changing conditions, and communicate with system users about weather events, taking into account site conditions, costs, and changes over time. This article discusses Michigan's case by case approach, how Michigan is fighting slope erosion, construction challenges, highway system operations, US-41 relocation, risk assessment, and the implementing of adaptation strategies.

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2012-7

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Climate change; Climate change adaptation; Construction management; Erosion control; Highway operations; Risk assessment; Strategic planning

Michigan Department of Transportation

Michigan

Environment; Transportation (General); I15: Environment

TRIS, TRB

Sep 7 2012 1:23PM

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