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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.
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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
Engineering

2020 MDOT Spring Weight Restriction Bulletin – #3

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
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It’s A Party & You’re Invited!

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
Workforce Development

Space Is Limited For Infrastructure Hiring Events, So Register Now!

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
Engineering

2020 MDOT Spring Weight Restriction Bulletin – #2

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
Legislative

Important Tool Released For Communities Assessing Underground Infrastructure Needs

The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) has recently released a new Asset Management Readiness Assessment Tool – a scale aimed at helping infrastructure owners understand, measure, and advance their asset management capabilities.  This important measuring scale will be essential for local communities in understanding what infrastructure assets they have and what plans to maintain
Safety

2020 National Work Zone Awareness Week Merchandise Now Available For Purchase!

The 2020 National Work Zone Awareness Week is less than two months away, and merchandise is now available for purchase to show your support! Merchandise can now be ordered through the MDOT Transpo Club by downloading and filling out the forms provided below. Payment and completed forms must be sent
Workforce Development

2020 Road, Highway and Infrastructure Hiring Fairs

MITA, along with Michigan Construction, MDOT, the Michigan Aggregate Association, the County Road Association, the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan, Michigan Concrete Association, Michigan Works!, and AIS, is hosting multiple hiring events during the months of March & April. These events are for infrastructure employers who are looking to hire
Membership

MITA Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications Now – Apply Today!

The MITA Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year! Completed applications will be accepted by MITA until March 31st, 2020. Applications may be mailed to the MITA office at P.O. Box 1640, Okemos, MI 48805 or emailed to Mariam Robinson, Director of Strategic Affairs, at mariamrobinson@thinkmita.org. Applications MUST be complete in
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STOLEN EQUIPMENT NOTICE

RBV Contracting has reported that a John Deere 50G Mini Excavator was stolen and last seen Friday, February 21, 2020 at the City Modern Project in Brush Park, Detroit. The Project is located south of Edmunds between John R. and Brush Streets. The Detroit Police Department has been notified and
Safety

Attention MITA Safety Directors

Do you need to schedule a job site inspection? Is your safety training up to date? Do you have a burning compliance question? Make sure you are in our special Safety Group to receive notice of upcoming meetings and up to date information from our Director of Safety & Compliance,