Public meeting March 19 in Howard City to discuss M-46/Federal Road roundabout

HOWARD CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting next week regarding a planned 2027 project to rebuild the M-46/Federal Road intersection into a roundabout. The meeting will provide information on project details, traffic maintenance and scheduling. The public is invited to stop by any time during the meeting to learn more about the project and provide comments. Learn more about the benefits of roundabouts on MDOT's website.

Who:
Community stakeholders
City representatives
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff

When:
Thursday, March 19, 2026
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Where:
Reynolds Township Hall
215 E. Edgerton St.
Howard City, MI 49329

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or [email protected], 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:
This project also includes enhancing the White Pine Trail pedestrian crossing. Public input is being sought to help recognize and address any concerns that may result from any impacts on the adjacent recreational properties during construction per a proposed de minimis impact finding under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966.

Please submit your comments by April 12, 2026, using the online comment form, mail or email to MDOT Public Involvement Specialist Monica Monsma at [email protected] or:

Monica Monsma
MDOT Environmental Services Section
425 West Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48909