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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

Pothole Payback Michigan drivers can get $800 for pothole damages (MLive, 4/1/26) Michigan ‘Pothole Payback’ Contest Begins; Highlights Vehicle Damage (Radio Results Network, 4/1/26) Michigan contest launches to pay drivers for pothole damage (WILX, 4/2/26) Drivers in Michigan can receive payouts for pothole damage (WLAV, 4/2/26) Snap a pothole damage pic, win up to

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

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











