Why the New International Trade Crossing is Good for the Heavy Construction Industry

Governor Snyder’s Administration challenged the heavy construction industry at the MITA Annual Conference to join as partners in lobbying state legislators in support of a new international bridge to Canada.  MITA has taken that challenge seriously and is asking members to contact their legislators.  But, why is a New International Trade Crossing (formally known as the Detroit River International Crossing) good for the heavy construction industry?

  • Creates up to 10,000 U.S. Construction Jobs
  • There is No Viable Alternative
  • It is Important to Support Governor Snyder
  • Public Private Partnerships (P3s) are Critical to Fund Future Infrastructure Projects

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Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mike Nystrom at mikenystrom@mi-ita.com, Keith Ledbetter at keithledbetter@mi-ita.com, Nicole Cook at nicolecook@mi-ita.com or call the MITA office at (517) 347-8336.