LANSING -- The annual state highway construction map is now available from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

The free guide, called "Paving the Way," is updated each year to help motorists locate major MDOT road and bridge projects across the state.

You can see if a road project is going to happen in your community CLICK HERE.

The 2011 map will be available at all MDOT Transportation Service Centers and region offices, as well as at all Travel Michigan Welcome Centers. Welcome Centers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula will have maps available starting in early May.

The map also is available for viewing at state rest areas. Information on the map is current at the time of printing.

"MDOT is committed to keeping motorists informed about our major construction projects for this season with our annual map," said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. "No one wants to waste time and energy stuck in traffic, so we hope motorists will use this information to plan ahead. We also want to remind everyone to slow down and pay attention while driving through construction work zones."

The 2011 edition of "Paving the Way" also details construction on state roads in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids, providing maps specific to these areas of the state. A copy of the map can be downloaded from the "Maps and Publications" section of the MDOT Web site.

Motorists are encouraged to check the Mi Drive Web site, for MDOT's frequently updated list of lane closures on state trunkline.

The Mi Drive Web site features an interactive map showing current and planned construction projects throughout the state, as well as images from traffic cameras in Detroit, Grand Rapids and the Upper Peninsula, and rates of speed and incidents on Detroit freeways.

To request copies of "Paving the Way," contact the MDOT Office of Communications in Lansing at 517-373-2160 or send an e-mail to mdotwebinfo@michigan.gov with your name and address.