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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
Effective 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunk line highways from the Indiana/Ohio Border north to and including US-10 in Ludington in Mason County from the M-116 intersection then east to US-127 in Clare County then north on US-127
Although no spring weight restrictions have been formally put in place yet, MDOT has informed us that they are monitoring frost depth around the state and that the spring weight restriction season is quickly approaching. If you have equipment or materials you need to move in preparation for the upcoming
Governor Whitmer recently announced appointments to the Michigan State Transportation Commission, and our very own Glenn Bukoski was selected for a 4-year term on the commission!! The Michigan State Transportation Commission establishes policy for the Michigan Department of Transportation regarding transportation programs and facilities, and other such works related to
MITA is now accepting applications for the 2026 Future Leaders Development Program, a selective leadership experience designed to prepare the next generation of industry leaders in Michigan’s heavy construction sector. This program is open to individuals working in the heavy construction industry who have demonstrated leadership potential and are being
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting an industry forum to discuss the upcoming construction manager general contractor (CMGC) procurement of M-60, M86 and US-131 Business Route (BR) road resurfacing and reconstruction, and bridge rehabilitation and replacement in the city of Three Rivers, St. Joseph County. This forum will
