Bulletins
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Effective 6:00 am Monday, March 9th 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
Come celebrate 50 years of service to the community. MISS DIG 811 is inviting you to a FREE family friendly event. There’s something for everyone! Kids: Watch movies on the score board, run around the bases, dig for eggs, games, giveaways, Wiffle ball, Jungle gym, and much, much more. Come join the
MITA, in conjunction with the Office of the Governor, The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, MDOT, Michigan Concrete Association, the County Road Association, Michigan Aggregate Association, Michigan Works!, AIS of Lansing, Michigan CAT, Michigan Construction, the Asphalt Pavement Association, Going Pro, WLNS-TV, and Nexstar, are coordinating five hiring
Effective 6:00 am Monday, March 2, 2020, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunk line highways within an area of Michigan described as follows. Highways 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
