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With the recent warm temperatures and rainfall, MDOT has informed MITA that they are now monitoring frost depths statewide and that Spring Weight Restrictions could be imposed within the next couple of weeks. County road agencies are also monitoring frost conditions for implementing weight restrictions on roads under their jurisdictions.
Gaylord Herald Times Gaylord High School has a new class on the roster this school year thanks to a partnership between the school district and regional businesses aiming to further connections with youth and skilled trades. Brian Pearson, Gaylord Community Schools superintendent, said in an email that the district applied
RBV Contracting has reported that multiple Trimble GPS units and accessories were stolen out of their building between the evening of Thursday, December 26 at 6:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2019. The building is located at 990 Oakman Blvd in Detroit, MI. The Detroit Police Department has
Please be advised that MITA’s old email domain, which was mi-ita.com, has been permanently shutdown and email addresses using that domain will no longer be forwarded to MITA staff. This officially took effect on December 29, 2019. Any emails sent to any staff address on or after that date with
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Don Scharg, attorney at Bodman PLC, as well as long-time legal counsel and friend of MITA and the industry on December 22, 2019. He was 66 years old. Don was a gentle giant, a great attorney and an even
Teltow Contracting, Inc. has reported that $10,000 worth of equipment were stolen out of their equipment trailer between the evening of Tuesday, December 17 and 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. The job site is located at 54191 Gratiot, between 24 & 25 Mile Roads in Chesterfield, MI. The
With their posting of the Contractor Announcement (CA) “New Requirements for DBE Goal at Time of Bid” late last week, MDOT formally announced the implementation of the revised “DBE at Time of Bid” process, which will be effective for the January 10, 2020 bid letting and all bid lettings thereafter. As explained in MITA’s,
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 20-24, 2020, is an annual spring campaign held at the start of the construction season to spread awareness and the importance of work zone safety. MITA, MDOT, and roadway safety partners throughout Michigan have participated in NWZAW by holding a press conference each
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Office of Rail, is accepting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) from entities (Submitters) interested in providing Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC) services for a railroad infrastructure improvement project along the MDOT-Owned, Great Lakes Central Railroad Company (GLC)-Operated corridor. The project site is located north
It’s time to vote for new Board Members! The end of the year means that terms for certain Board Members are drawing to a close. We are so grateful to these individuals for generously volunteering their time and expertise to provide stewardship and strategic direction to the MITA Board of
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of industry giant Earl LaFave on December 2, 2019. He was 72 years old. Earl was born in Marquette, MI and attended St. Monica’s Parish in Detroit before graduating from St. Mary’s of Redford High School. He attended Lawrence
After a several week standoff between Governor Whitmer and the Republican leaders in the House and Senate, that included some unprecedented measures by both groups, all sides have finally come to an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 state budget. The overall budget was officially done and signed into law on
