MDOT: Construction Prequalification Requests for Extension

Due to Executive Order 2020-21, MDOT will allow a 120-day extension for construction prequalification, rather than the current 60-day extension, when necessary during calendar year 2020. Automatic adjustments of expiration dates will not be done by MDOT.  You must...

2020 Spring Weight Restriction #6

Effective 6:00 am Monday, March 30th, 2020 weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunk line north of a line on M-66 from the US-31 intersection in the City of Charlevoix, Charlevoix County then south to the intersection of M-32 in the City of...

MDOT Implements Temporary “Truck Ticket Option”

From MDOT’s Construction Field Services Division: “Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, MDOT and the FHWA have partnered to develop a revised material ticket procedure for our construction projects. Contractors are permitted to send an electronic copy of tickets...

MDOT COVID-19 Message & MITA Recommendations

Late Tuesday afternoon, MDOT’s Chief Operations Officer, Tony Kratofil, sent the following email message to the industry association partners: “Industry Partners, I know there have been lots of questions and confusion regarding the implications of Executive Order...

MDOT Implements “Temporary Electronic Processes”

As MDOT’s staff works remotely during this unprecedented time, they are implementing two temporary electronic process to facilitate the contract award process and maintaining contractor payment information. These temporary electronic processes will be implemented and...