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MITA invites you to submit an Abstract for Presentation at MITA’s 2025 Annual Conference. Abstracts (content/presentation ideas, including a brief summary) that are accepted will fill open time slots on both Wednesday and Thursday (January 22-23, 2025) of the conference. MITA will be accepting submissions until Tuesday, October 4, 2024.
Roads MDOT Suspends 60% of Road Projects Ahead of Labor Day Weekend (WHMI, 8/29/24) Many lane restrictions to be removed for easier travel over Labor Day Weekend in Michigan (WWMT, 8/28/24) EVs Detroit and Ann Arbor to get millions from the federal government to build EV chargers (Detroit Free
Join us for an extraordinary evening at our upcoming Wild Game Dinner and Scholarship Fundraiser! This special event is not just a night of great food and fun, but an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of our industry. Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Registration: 5:30 pm
Work Zone Safety Wozniak Wants Hearings On MDOT Worksite Crashes (MIRS, 8/17/24) ATTACHED Dams As Consumers mulls selling 13 dams, some in Michigan fear another disaster (Bridge Michigan, 8/22/24) Mid-Michigan dam construction delayed by legal battles (MLive, 8/22/24) ATTACHED Roads How asphalt firm fixed the bids to fix
MDOT recently posted a Contractor Announcement introducing the following new work classifications: N9-1H – Heat Straightening for Localized Damaged Structural Steel (H-S Type 1) N9-1I – Heat Straightening for Complex and High Load Hits (H-S Type 2) RTC – Recreational Trail Construction Click here to view MDOT’s full Contractor Announcement
Roads/Funding 92% Of Local Tax, Bonding Issues Pass In Primary (MIRS, 8/7/24) ATTACHED Report: MI Roads Projected To Get Worse Until At Least 2035 (MIRS, 8/1/24) ATTACHED Maintenance Backlog Fingered For Huge Number Of Local Road Ballot Questions (MIRS, 8/6/24) ATTACHED Work Zone Safety State audit finds troubles with
EVs Road trips are key to making EVs work in Michigan. They’re doable now. Barely (Bridge Michigan, 7/28/24) Always have a backup plan & other lessons from Bridge Michigan’s EV road trip (Bridge Michigan, 7/29/24) Roads Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with a Project Starting This Week in Berrien County (Office of the Governor, 8/1/24)
ARTBA (the American Road & Transportation Builders Association) is seeking contractor feedback on Federal OSHA’s proposed heat standard. This new standard aims to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses. The feedback collected will be anonymous and will assist ARTBA in shaping their comments once the rule is published in
What Happened Last week The Road Information Program (TRIP) released its’ “Keeping Michigan Mobile” 2024 road conditions report for the State of Michigan. MITA and the County Road Association participated in a press conference to roll out the report on Tuesday, Jul 23, 2024. Links to the report and subsequent
Roads Recycling scrap tires into pavement is getting easier, state agency says (WCMU, 7/17/24) Road improvements are focus of new tax proposal in Webster Township (MLive, 7/18/24) Residents voice frustrations over road conditions (Tri-City Times, 7/18/24) ‘Increased awareness’: New road safety technology launches in Oakland County (WXYZ, 7/16/24) 1 year
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas (Doug) Lee Walls. Doug founded Eagle Excavation in 1991 – a testament to his vision and leadership – and grew the company significantly with a team of cherished colleagues. He was a long-time AUC/MITA member and was recognized
Funding PAYING A TOLL? Inside a House Bill that could help fund road repairs (FOX 47, 7/9/2024) MITA Mention: Full interview with Lance PAYING A TOLL? Inside a House Bill that could help fund road repairs (FOX 17, 7/9/2024) MITA Mention: Full interview with Lance Finding new ways to pay for road
