Bulletins
The summer conference is scheduled for August 10-13, 2023, at Crystal Mountain Resort. The room block is now open for members to secure their accommodations. Rooms can be reserved in the following manner: Call the Reservations Department at 1-855-520-2974 and reference the group number – 46K1JC. Book online using this
Members can get free copies of the 2023 Michigan Trucker Operator Map by contacting the MITA office. These informative maps identify up-to-date roadway classifications, essential bridge clearance and load limit details. To order a copy of this map, please fill out this form. You can also directly contact Lindsay Leonard,
WXYZ, March 31, 2023 For years, Michigan lawmakers have been pushing to get cameras in construction zones, and that call has once again been renewed. The idea is to slow drivers down and keep construction workers safe while they risk their lives to fix our roads. Most people I talked
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from entities (“Submitters”) interested in submitting proposals for the design and construction of the reconstruction of US-131 from approximately 900 feet south of 100th Street to 76th Street (the “Project”). The Project will include an Alternate Pavement Bidding
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is inviting all interested MDOT pre-qualified prime contractors, consultants and MDOT-certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) consultants and contractors to attend the upcoming virtual DBE Open House and Matchmaking Sessions for the current phase of the Local Agency Bridge Bundle Program. The sessions are now
Spring is here, construction season is ramping up across Michigan and there are some exciting things happening with our latest member service. Michigan Construction has partnered with the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) to provide recruiting benefits to construction employers across Michigan. As a MITA member, you receive a
Effective 6:00 am Monday, March 27th, 2023 weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including US-10 from the intersection of M-116 in the City of Ludington, Mason County easterly to US-127 in Clare County, then north to M-61 in
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence William Martin, long-time civil engineer at Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Michigan Road Builders Association (MRBA). Larry began his career as an engineer with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) where he was responsible for the construction
Last week the MITA funded Public Sector Consultants (PSC) report “Michigan Transportation Infrastructure Needs and Funding Solutions” was released to the public. In brief, the report shows that $9 billion dollars a year is the current need to maintain and rebuild our current road system to the 90% good and
MITA needs your help to spread the word about MITA Scholarship opportunities. The MITA Scholarship Fund offers financial support to individuals hoping to pursue a career in the heavy/highway construction industry. This scholarship is not only available for students that may be looking to get a 4-year degree in engineering,
This edition of our PAC Donor Spotlight goes to Action Traffic Maintenance, Inc. As we have recognized a few companies recently who have had their top key employees contribute to the PAC, we are continuing to see that trend in other MITA member companies.
On January 26, 2023, MDOT released OneSpan, their new electronic signature tool. MDOT has now announced that OneSpan Release 2 is coming on April 6, and will include a ProjectWise/OneSpan Sign (PWOSS) Integration tool. The MDOT ProjectWise Support Staff will be offering four training sessions on the use of the
