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Sinkholes on I-196 caused by failing culvert, MDOT says (WOOD TV, 8/12/26) ‘We’re playing catch-up’: MDOT plans major fix after sinkhole shuts down miles of I-196 (WWMT, 8/13/26) Eight-foot-deep sink hole south of Holland, Michigan shuts down portion of westbound I-96 (WZZM 13, 8/12/26) Work Zone Safety As Michigan rolls out
Registration is now open for the 2027 MITA Management Conference! Make plans to join fellow MITA members February 20–27, 2027, at Sandals Grande Antigua for a unique blend of association networking and Caribbean relaxation. Your registration includes: Seven nights of accommodations All meals and premium beverages Round-trip airport transfers MITA
MDOT recently posted a Contractor Announcement notifying bidders of highlighted changes expected with the Enhanced Bidding upgrade they plan to implement with the September 4, 2026, bid letting. Please click here for more information. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the MITA engineering team: Rachelle VanDeventer
MITA is always looking for driven industry candidates for its Board of Directors. Over the next couple of years, several Board positions will open up for contractor members, and MITA will be considering new contractor candidates soon. Associate member seats are filled through the end of 2028, so MITA is
MITA Mention Wildfire smoke forces Lansing construction crews to adapt safety protocols (WILX, 7/16/26) Work Zone Safety Michigan authorities urge driver caution in work zones throughout the region (9 and 10 News, 7/15/26) Underground Infrastructure Here’s why driving through Midland has been challenging this summer (WCMU, 7/15/26) Bridges Washed out
Much of Michigan is currently experiencing periods of reduced air quality due to wildfire smoke. While construction work often continues during these events, elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) can pose health risks to employees working outdoors. There is no one-size-fits-all decision regarding whether work should continue. Air quality
Roads As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive Michigan’s 2027 budget: what you missed, what wasn’t included (Detroit Free Press, 7/8/26) Work Zone Safety Union calls on MDOT to improve work zone safety after two workers killed on US-127 (WILX, 7/6/26) Michigan employee union
MDOT recently posted a Contractor Announcement notifying bidders that a significant upgrade is coming to the bid submission process. Starting with the September 4, 2026, bid letting, new enhanced bidding workflows will provide a more streamlined and accessible experience. Please click here for more information and to view MDOT’s Contractor
Last week, three trench safety incidents occurred here in Michigan. As you can imagine, those incidents generated some negative attention for our industry. Here at MITA, we know those incidents are not representative of the work our members perform every day. MITA has had the privilege of visiting jobsites across
Michigan Infrastructure Council’s AM Champions program is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 cohort, running August 11–November 12. This free program helps infrastructure managers move from reactive fixes to proactive planning, with 25 hours of training, networking opportunities, expert consultations, and continuing education credits. Join 800+ champions statewide who’ve
Call for Speaker Proposals
MITA 2027 Annual Conference
January 27–28, 2027 | Grand Rapids, Michigan MITA is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2027 Annual Conference. We’re seeking engaging presenters and industry experts to deliver educational sessions that provide practical insight, innovative ideas, and relevant discussion topics for Michigan’s transportation and infrastructure
MITA recently attended a presentation on utility damage investigations and root cause analysis at the MISS DIG 811 Great Lakes Expo. The information presented was found extremely valuable, particularly as our industry continues to focus on reducing utility damage and learning from incidents as they occur. Building on that effort,
