US-31/M-72 had frequent fog, blowing snow, and a severe crash pattern. After adding a center median, edgeline and centerline corrugations, guardrail, new pavement, and a flashing low visibility warning system, the segment had less severe crashes.
MDOT has communicated with its employees, partners, and the public about the Safe System Approach through video, presentations, training, workshops, project communications, and more.