Michigan Dedicated Highway & Utility Easement is a right-of-way (ROW) granted by the state of Michigan to allow public and private utilities to use or occupy a portion of land for public transportation, utility, or public service purposes. This type of easement includes all necessary rights and privileges for the construction, maintenance, and operation of public or private infrastructure such as highways, roads, pipelines, power transmission lines, and communications systems. There are two main types of Michigan Dedicated Highway & Utility Easement: Permanent and Temporary. A Permanent Highway & Utility Easement is a long-term agreement with the state of Michigan that allows a utility or other entity to use or occupy a portion of land in perpetuity. A Temporary Highway & Utility Easement, on the other hand, is a short-term agreement that allows a utility or other entity to use or occupy a portion of land for a specific period of time, usually for the purpose of completing a project or construction.