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Dams Pushed to the brink: Michigan dams were inches from disaster (MLive, 4/21/26) Cheboygan Dam flooding event ‘far from over,’ officials warn (Detroit News, 4/23/26) Michigan lawmakers propose dam safety reforms after historic flooding (9 and 10 News, 4/23/26) Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin (Michigan
Registration is now open for the MITA Summer Conference, taking place July 30 – August 2, 2026 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. We’re excited to return to this iconic venue for a few days of networking, industry discussions, and time with colleagues and family in a truly unique
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving damage prevention across Michigan, we are asking for your assistance in providing direct feedback to GridHawk, one of the primary contract locating companies used by facility owners throughout the state. Your field input is critical. Every day, your crews interact with utility
Effective Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at 6:00 a.m., weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including the Mackinac Bridge. Frost restrictions are still in effect for the remainder of the state and will be imposed and enforced on all
Flooding/Dams Bellaire residents urged to limit water use as sewer system strains after heavy rainfall (Up North Live, 4/16/26) Michigan flooding closes 15 bridges, causes 2 failures, MDOT says (Detroit Free Press, 4/17/26) Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says (Bridge Michigan, 4/16/26) Michigan feared Cheboygan Dam danger for years
The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held each spring to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety in work zones. This year’s theme, “Safe Actions Saves Lives” emphasizes the importance of individual motorist and worker actions and how they can both ensure the safety of everyone in
Let’s bring back the good ol’ days—when every golfer left our outings with a bag full of great swag! As we gear up for the 2026 MITA Golf Outing Series, we’re looking to refill our golfer grab bags with fun, useful, and creative promotional items from our Associate members. These
Registration is now open for all four outings in the 2026 MITA Golf Outing Series! These outings are some of our most anticipated events of the year—and they will sell out quickly. We encourage you to reserve your team(s) as soon as possible. All registrations can be completed online at
Construction Season Whitmer kicks off her final road repair season (WKAR, 4/8/26) Whitmer talks about road plan in ‘official kickoff’ to Michigan construction season (WXYZ, 4/8/26) ‘FIXING THE DAMN ROADS’ | Gov. Whitmer announces start of Michigan’s 2026 road construction season (Yahoo! News, 4/8/26) Pothole Payback Pothole Destroy Your Tire Around Michigan?
MDOT has issued a memorandum defining the construction suspension periods for the 2026 Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day holidays. Please click here to view the MDOT memorandum. If you have any questions, please contact any member of the MITA engineering team: Rachelle VanDeventer | rachellevandeventer@thinkmita.org Jeremiah Leyba |
This is your reminder for the MITA Safety Directors Meeting, which will be held during the Michigan Safety Conference on Tuesday, April 14, from 12:30–1:30 PM. Safety directors are encouraged to attend and take part in this opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals, discuss current safety topics including damage
Effective Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00 am, weight restrictions will be lifted from the southern Michigan border north to and including US-10 in Ludington, Mason County from the M-116 intersection then east to M-66 in Osceola County then north to M-61 in Osceola County then east to US-23 in
