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Engineering

2025 Spring Weight Restriction #6

Effective Thursday, April 17th, 2025 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
MITA in the News

MITA in the News – 4/4-4/11

Road Funding Opinion | Responsible roads plan will repair local infrastructure (Bridge Michigan, 4/8/25) Another Road Funding proposal is back: A pay-by-the-mile plan (FOX 47, 4/9/25) WKBZ Kalamazoo Broadcast (WKZO, 4/9/25) News 10 Today at 6am (WILX, 4/9/25) MITA Mention: Poll breakdown MDOT Says It Needs $2.5B Extra Yearly To
Engineering

MDOT Industry Forum: Houghton Lift Bridge Rehab CMGC Project – 04/28/25

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting an industry forum to discuss the upcoming CMGC procurement of US-41 and M-26 Lift Bridge over Portage Lake, in Houghton Hancock. This forum will provide an opportunity for potential bidders to learn about the project scope, procurement process and schedule. Project improvements
Safety

National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 21-25, 2025

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, “Respect the zone so we all get home” emphasizes the importance of motorist respect for work zones to ensure everyone makes it home safely. 
Events

MITA Golf Outing Registration Now Open – Secure Your Spot Today!

We’re excited to announce that registration for the 2025 MITA Golf Outings is officially OPEN! These annual events are a member favorite—and for good reason. With high demand every year, we expect each outing to sell out quickly, so we strongly encourage you to register early to guarantee your spot on
Engineering

LEO Implements Annual State Project Registration Requirements

Per Public Act 10 of 2023 Amended, all contractors and subcontractors working on State of Michigan funded projects must complete an annual registration with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) before bidding or starting work. LEO made the online system available late this week.  Key Details: Registration is
Engineering

2025 Spring Weight Restriction #5

Effective 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7th, 2025 weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including the following route beginning on US-10 in Ludington in Mason County from the M-116 intersection then east to US-127 in Clare County then
Membership, MITA in the News, Press Releases

MITA’s Fix MI State public awareness program launches Pothole Payback Contest to highlight Michigan’s road crisis

Five residents to receive cash for car repairs due to potholes every month As Michigan enters peak pothole season, drivers across the state are once again facing costly vehicle damage caused by deteriorating roads. To raise awareness and push for action from state leaders, Fix MI State is launching the
Events, Membership

Call for Sponsors – 2025 MITA Golf Outing Series

MITA is gearing up for another exciting season of our Golf Outing Series, and we’re inviting our members to gain exposure while supporting these popular networking events by becoming event sponsors! With four regional outings across Michigan, there are plenty of opportunities to showcase your company to hundreds of industry
MITA in the News

MITA in the News – 3/21-3/28

Road Funding Speaker To Governor: Let’s Hike EV Fees (MIRS, 3/27/25) ATTACHED Lance Binoniemi | House Committee Advances Road Funding Plan (Steve Gruber Show, 3/26/25) Michigan’s $3 billion road improvement bill ( The Oakland Post, 3/26/25) Report: Michigan is trailing other states on road upkeep and needs new funding method (Michigan
Engineering

2025 Spring Weight Restriction #4

Effective 6:00 AM Monday, March 31st, 2025 weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including the following route beginning on M-20 at the US-31 intersection near New Era then east on M-20 to the US-131 Interchange in Mecosta County
MITA in the News

MITA in the News – 3/14-3/21

Road Funding Michigan’s Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels (3/20/25) MITA Mention: Rob interview House passes $3.1B road funding plan with some Dem support. Senate calls it ‘nonsense’ (The Detroit News, 3/19/25) MITA Mention: “It is time for all sides in Lansing to come together quickly to finalize a plan