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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,
Weather forecasts indicate that portions of Michigan may experience elevated temperatures and dangerous heat index values next week. These conditions can quickly pose serious health risks to construction workers performing strenuous outdoor work. Now is the time to review your heat illness prevention procedures and ensure your crews are prepared
Michigans funding is predicated on what the federal government sends our way! Please take 30 seconds of your day to help our industry with this crucial matter. Our industry’s future depends on strong federal transportation funding, and the next major investment is happening NOW! H.R. 8870, the Build America 250
Bridges Date set for opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge to traffic (Detroit News, 6/8/26) Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed over ‘outstanding issues’ (Bridge Michigan, 6/11/26) Work Zone Safety Lawmaker proposes work zone safety course for new drivers (FOX 47, 6/9/26) Branch County Road Commission employee Casey Rice succumbs to injuries following Thursday
National Trench Safety Stand Down Week is June 15–19, 2026. MIOSHA has reached out to MITA seeking events or job sites they can visit to provide training and conduct zero-risk, penalty-free site evaluations. MIOSHA has participated in our members’ events for many years, and we have received positive feedback from
Work Zone Safety MDOT responds to work zone safety concerns after workers killed on US-127 (WILX, 5/28/26) Road crews urge work zone safety after two MDOT workers killed on U.S. 127 (WNEM, 5/27/26) Two MDOT workers killed in US 127 crash near Holt (Lansing State Journal, 5/26/26) MITA Statement Lance
MDOT announces upcoming enhancements to the bidding process, aimed at increasing efficiency and providing a more seamless experience for all approved bidders. A date for the transition has not yet been confirmed but MDOT has shared that further information and resources, including a migration timeline, will be provided soon to
Roads Potholes, crashes, sky-high insurance make driving in SE Michigan a drag (Detroit News, 5/21/26) Michigan to lift road restrictions for Memorial Day travel (WILX, 5/21/26) Beaches Study finds half of tested Michigan beaches had unsafe contamination levels (FOX 2 Detroit, 5/21/26)
