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Work Zone Safety Police: Speeding driver killed entering I-75 work zone near Holly (ABC 12, 6/28/23) 1 dead, dog injured in I-75 construction zone crash in Springfield Twp. (The Detroit News, 6/28/23) National Work Zone Memorial returns to Clare Welcome Center (WNEM, 6/26/23) Orange barrels to move over for Independence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT Courtney Bates 517-242-0950 BatesC@Michigan.gov For the second year in a row, the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Clare Welcome Center will host the National Work Zone Memorial over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. This special memorial honors the more than
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2023 CONTACT: Adam Bitely (202) 689-9266 abitely@martinwaymire.com MITA praises House passage of work zone safety bill LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement praising passage of House Bill 4132 & 4133 in the Michigan House
Wood TV, June 21, 2023 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, shows traffic-related deaths in Michigan spiked 15% between 2019 and 2022, even when COVID-related closures forced many to work from home. “The report shows that speeds on Michigan roads have increased
Against MITA’s urgings, the MISS Dig System implemented changes to the size of a polygon (scope) allowed per ticket. This simple act has only increased the number of tickets in a currently overburdened system and served to amplify further the shortcomings of the locating community. MITA is hoping to right
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued updated project information sheets for the Local Agency Bridge Bundling (CRRSAA/Phase II) (DB) projects. Due to changes stemming from the recent debt ceiling package deal passed by congress MDOT now has to find a new source of funding for the construction phase
MDOT has updated the Project Information Sheet for the Blue Water Bridge Design-Build Project. The project scope includes reconstruction and reconfiguration of the Blue Water Bridge Corridor and Plaza Expansion in the city of Port Huron. Project includes, but is not limited to, work along I69/I-94 ramps and connector roads
Road Funding Road lobby calls for ‘vehicle miles traveled tax’ on EVs (WLNS, 6/1/23) MITA Mention: “While they are paying a surcharge, it does not equate to what they would pay in the gas tax,” said Lance Binoniemi, a roadbuilding lobbyist. Council To Look At $3.9B Funding Deficit On Roads (MIRS, 5/30/23) *This
This is a reminder that in accordance with the current Union Agreements between MITA and the Unions below, the following updates will become effective the first full pay period after June 1, 2023. Laborers Road Wage Rates Cement Masons Road Wage Rates Detroit Road Wage Rates Outstate Carpenters Road Wage
LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement after the announcement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the formation of the Growing Michigan Together Council tasked with developing a solution for Michigan’s road funding crisis: “We’re encouraged by the
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a request for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) for Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC) services. The project consists of rehabilitation of the M-39 SB Ramp K over I-94, M-39 & Ramp B and M-39 SB Ramp L over Van Born Rd, Ramp
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Brad Wieferich will lead the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as its new director. Brad Wieferich, Director of MDOT “Brad is a smart, dedicated leader that has helped keep Michigan roads safe for nearly three decades,” said Governor Whitmer. “With his expertise, I know
