Bulletins
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released preliminary data comparing complaint activity from the first quarter of 2025 to the same timeframe in 2026. The numbers show a sharp increase: 4 complaints filed through March 25, 2025, compared to 30 filed through March 25, 2026. At first glance, that
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gene Boddy on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Ron was a proud member of the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Local 687 and served as Vice President and part owner of Boddy Construction Co., Inc. Working side by side
Effective Monday, March 30, 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 US-127 in Clare County then south to US-10 in Clare County then East on US-10 to
Michigan excavators rely on the MISS DIG 811 system to ensure underground utilities are properly located before excavation begins. A new Positive Response code — 005: Ongoing Coordination — will soon be implemented, and it is important for MITA members to understand what it means and how to properly manage
Roads Potholes are so bad in Michigan township that a public safety emergency has been declared (FOX 2 Detroit, 3/9/26) Pothole season in Michigan: 3 ways to protect your car from damage (Local 4 Detroit, 3/9/26) Metro Detroit road experts discuss possible solutions to fix ongoing pothole issue (Local 4 Detroit, 3/11/26) Bills
We are excited to announce that the MITA Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for 2026! This scholarship fund is designed to provide financial support to students pursuing careers in the heavy construction industry. Important Dates: March – Applications Open April 30 – Final Deadline (Late applications will NOT be
Effective 6:00AM Monday, March 9th, 2026 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-43 in the City of South Haven, then east on M-43 to US-131 in Kalamazoo County, then south on US-131
MDOT and MITA will be hosting an AASHTOWare Project Construction and Materials (APCM) and AASHTOWare Civil Rights and Labor (CRL) Forum to discuss APCM advancements and experiences, MDOT’s plan for CRL testing and implementation, and any contractor concerns or suggestions. The APCM and CRL Forum will be held on March
Roads Have we ‘fixed the damn roads’? Experts, Michiganders weigh in on progress (WXYZ, 2/25/26) POTHOLE PAYMENT: Study finds West Michigan drivers spend hundreds on repairs each year (FOX 17, 2/26/26) SOTS Whitmer’s State of the State: Goals met, visions unachieved (Detroit Free Press, 2/25/26) er spotlights literacy, housing, medical debt in
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that, effective with the April 3, 2026, bid letting, MDOT will be reinstating the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program that applies a DBE goal on bid letting items. MDOT has completed its reevaluation process, as required under 49 CFR Part 26.111, and
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James E. Fulton, Jr., affectionately known as Jim, JR, or Junior, who passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 74, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Jim was deeply connected to MITA and remained especially
Potholes Pothole season arrives in Michigan. How you can report the worst (Detroit Free Press, 2/12/26) Kalamazoo roads face rapid pothole damage as freeze-thaw cycles repeat through winter (WWMT, 2/12/26) Road Funding Whitmer Hits The Road With Full Year Of $2B Plan (MIRS, 2/11/26) ATTACHED MITA Mention: “Last year’s bipartisan road
