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Last week, President Joe Biden proposed $387 billion for transportation infrastructure improvements. The proposal, called the American Jobs Plan, is billed as a way to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure as well as create employment and economic growth. Included are investments beyond just roads and bridges. Other infrastructure investments include broadband,
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), University Region, is requesting Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from entities (“Submitters”) interested in submitting proposals for the design and construction for reconstruction of I-496 from Lansing Road easterly to the bridges over the Grand River, structure rehabilitation, and improvements on W Saint Joseph Street
Effective Friday, April 2, 2021, 6 a.m., weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to the Mackinac Bridge. Frost restrictions are still in effect for the remainder of the state and will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways
The Utility Distribution wage rates for Laborers have been updated and are effective 4/1/21. Click here to view the rates. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me via email at mikenystrom@thinkmita.org, or at the MITA office at 517-347-8336.
MITA REACHES TABLE AGREEMENT SETTLEMENT WITH CEMENT MASONS FOR FIVE-YEAR DEAL THROUGH MAY 2026 A committee made up of Labor Relations Division (LRD) members of MITA who are signatory with the Cement Masons have reached a settlement with that union for a five-year deal. That agreement included some language changes,
Effective Thursday, March 25, 2021, 6 a.m., weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border North to and including M-20 from the interchange with US-31, Oceana County, East on M-20 to US-13, North on US-131 to M-20, Mecosta County, East on M-20 to
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Al Hardman, founder of Hardman Construction in 1979 and long time AUC/MRBA and MITA member. Through determination, hard work, and fearless leadership, Al built a team of great employees, and the company flourished. What started out as a small
Effective 6:00 am Friday, March 19th, 2021 weight restrictions will be lifted from the Southern Michigan border north to M-43 in the City of South Haven, then east on M-43 to US-131 in Kalamazoo County, then south on US-131 to I-94 in Kalamazoo County then east on I-94 to I-69
The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC), established in 2018 based on recommendations from the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission to oversee asset management of all infrastructure across Michigan, announced a new tool for communities to document future construction. This new technology is designed to allow communities to understand their current assets and
MITA’s 2021 Job Site Poster is now available. The poster includes all the required state and federal forms in one spot to simplify your operations. It is printed on a thick/flexible/waterproof material that will stand up under the rigorous demands of job sites and inclement weather. The poster can be
The Biden Stimulus Plan, also known as the American Rescue Act, is expected to provide direct aid to local governments in Michigan. The total amount is estimated to be $130 billion nationally, with Michigan’s local governments sharing approximately $4.4 billion of this aid, according to reports in the Detroit Free
With warmer weather upon us and spring just a few weeks away, it’s time to start filling in that summer calendar and what better way than with MITA’s 3 golf outings. Click the button below to submit your registration online to attend and/or sponsor one or more of the outings.
