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Engineering

MDOT waives seasonal weight restrictions for trucks supporting COVID-19 relief efforts

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced today that the department will exempt from seasonal weight restrictions motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreaks. “Knowing the importance of getting food and other supplies to retailers during this time, we are taking
Safety

MITA Safety Directors Group

To: MITA Safety Directors Group From: Greg Brooks, Director of Safety & Compliance Date: March 13, 2020 RE: Safety Directors Roundtable MITA will host a Safety Directors roundtable on April 30, 2020. A representative from MIOSHA Construction Safety and Health Division will be in attendance to discuss the National Emphasis
Engineering

2020 MDOT Spring Weight Restriction Bulletin – #4

Effective 6:00 am Monday, March 16th 2020 weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunk line north of a line on M-43 in the City of South Haven east to US-131 in Kalamazoo County then south to I-94 in Kalamazoo County then east to I-69 in Calhoun
Membership

COVID-19/Coronavirus In Michigan: Helpful Tips for Employers

With the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus across the globe, around the country and now in Michigan, some important information has been made available that we would like to share with our members regarding steps to take if an employee becomes ill, as well as other preventative measures that can be put
Legislative

2020 ARTBA Washington Fly-In

Spring is around the corner, and we are gearing up for another trip to Washington, D.C. Unlike past years, MITA staff is changing things up by joining the ARTBA team during their official Fly-In, May 12-14, 2020. We would encourage any and all members who are interested in the Fly-In experience
Membership

Last Call to Advertise in MITA’s 2020-2021 Membership Directory

If you advertised in the current MITA Membership Directory, you have already been contacted to renew your ad. If you have not responded yet, now is the time! Advertising space is available for a limited time only. Email Nancy Brown, MITA’s Director of Communications, today at nancybrown@thinkmita.org to advertise. The
Engineering

MDOT to Pilot “Industry Safety and Constructability Review During Design”

The stated goal of Action Team 3, of the Michigan Work Zone Safety Task Force, is to “maintain flexibility throughout the project lifecycle to incorporate work zone safety.” A key component to achieving that goal is to test a proposed process for soliciting industry input and comment on safety, MOT
Membership

STOLEN EQUIPMENT NOTICE

On Sunday, March 1, 2020, MITA member Major Cement Co. reported that their building was broken into and that several trucks and pieces of equipment were stolen.  The following pieces are still missing: 2016 Cat H65S Skid Steer Hammer 2015 Rayco RG45 Stump Grinder SN: RG450070115 2006 ASV RC-30 Track
Legislative

Road Funding Discussions Continue

Conversations continue on long-term road funding solutions in response to Governor Whitmer’s $3.5 billion transportation bonding proposal approved in February.  Earlier this week, the House Republicans introduced legislation to remove sales tax on motor fuel over three years while adding a revenue neutral excise tax to motor fuel. with all
MITA in the News

Submit a photo of Michigan’s worst pothole for the ‘Pothole Madness Bracket’

March 5, 2020 (WXYZ) — Pothole season is near, but you can enter photos of the worst pothole in the state for a “Pothole Madness” bracket. Fix MI State is hosting the bracket challenge where residents across the state are encouraged to submit photos of their worst pothole. The challenge, beginning
Engineering

MDOT Issues 2020 Holiday Periods Construction Suspension Memorandum

MDOT has issued a memorandum defining the construction suspension periods for the 2020 Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day holidays. Click here to view the MDOT memorandum. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Glenn Bukoski at the MITA office at 517-347-8336 or by email at glennbukoski@thinkmita.org.
Membership

Fix MI State Campaign Announces Pothole Madness Bracket Challenge During March Madness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2020 CONTACT: Angela Minicuci, APR (517) 485-6600, Mobile (248) 765-0558 aminicuci@martinwaymire.com    Pothole Madness Bracket Challenge launched during March Madness Resident who submits state’s worst pothole receives $1,000 tire gift card LANSING, Mich. – While pothole frustrations run rampant year-round for Michiganders, no season is more