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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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