Michigan roads are set to get a bit cleaner starting this weekend. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the commencement of its Adopt-A-Highway program's final litter pickup of the year, scheduled from Saturday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 28. In a reminder to motorists, volunteers widespread across the state's highways will surely to be seen as they remove litter from roadside areas.
Since its inception in 1990, the initiative has grown to encompass around 2,600 groups that have taken responsibility for more than 6,000 miles of state highways. In the previous year, these volunteers collected upwards of 36,000 bags of trash, signifying a substantial effort to maintain the environment. Motorists are encouraged to be cautious and considerate as they drive past the active cleanup areas where volunteers, wearing the required high-visibility vests, perform the cleanup work.
Adopting a highway is an act as simple as it is civic, engaging members from various community groups, businesses, and families. Interested parties can find more details about how to participate in the program at MDOT's Adopt-A-Highway page. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age and part of a group with a minimum of three people, committed to tending to a highway section for a minimum of two years.
