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Effective Monday, February 13, 2023, 6 a.m., weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including M-55 from the intersection with US-31 in the City of Manistee, Manistee County, then east on M-55 to the intersection of M-66
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is inviting all MDOT pre-qualified prime contractors, consultants, and certified DBE program partners to join them in an upcoming virtual open house and matchmaking event for their Local Agency Bridge Bundling Program. The sessions are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 28th. If
MITA is planning a brand new, all digital version of the MITA Annual Membership Directory for 2023-2024. This new MITA Directory App will be available via your phone or computer, and it will offer more opportunities for MITA members to increase their digital footprint by allowing access to their websites,
On January 25th, 2023, MDOT released a Contractor Announcement notifying contractors of process changes for the 2023 April bid lettings. The announcement (found here) stated that MDOT will not be providing the Eligible Bidders List or a financial rating with the work classifications (but they will provide a financial range).
It has recently come to MITA’s attention that EquipmentWatch is under new ownership and with it comes new terms of service. EquipmentWatch no longer allows associations like MITA to share rates with its members and is requiring contractors to purchase a subscription on their own. They are offering MITA members
MITA is reminding its members of the MIOSHA reporting requirement to post the MIOSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) from February 1 to April 30, 2023. Below is the link for you to download MIOSHA forms. The forms were developed in accordance with federal changes in recordkeeping.
The MITA Future Leader Development Program is open to all individuals working in the heavy construction industry. Ideal program candidates are those individuals who have demonstrated leadership skills and are being groomed for advancement to upper management. A letter of recommendation from company leadership and a candidate resume will be
January 30, 2023 05:45 AM Crain’s Detroit Business Opinion: New funding plan needed to fix roads, infrastructure Rob Coppersmith As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer begins her second term and new legislative majorities start their work at the Capitol, Michigan’s leaders should finally tackle the big issue facing our entire state: fixing
Although no spring weight restrictions have been formally put in place yet, MDOT has informed us that they are monitoring frost depth around the State and that the spring weight restriction season could be upon us very soon. If you have equipment or materials you need to move in preparation
Fox 47, January 24, 2023 LANSING, Mich. — In this week’s State of the State address, we’ll get to find out what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to prioritize for Michigan in the next year. When it comes to issues like infrastructure and small businesses here in our state, stakeholders told
LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address, acknowledging we still have a long way to go to fix our roads: “Gov. Whitmer has been an advocate for fixing
Recently, MITA joined the County Road Association of Michigan and several other local governmental groups in a press conference to introduce a new study commissioned on electric vehicles and their impact on road funding. Throughout 2023, MITA will continue to churn the issue of equitable, sustainable transportation funding through the
