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Michigan Experiments With Paving Longevity

The Michigan Department of Transportation began work this spring on the fourth in a series of experimental pavement projects designed to determine if thicker pavement equals a longer lifespan. The experiments grew out of Public Act 175, which was passed by the state legislature in 2015 and established the Roads Innovation Task Force....


Michigan Governor Proposes Further Gasoline Tax Increases

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a 45-cent increase in the state's fuel tax to occur in three phases over a 12-month period, an effort she said in a statement March 5 that should generate $2.5 billion in fresh transportation funding....


Minnich Manufacturing Announces Top Dealers of 2018

Minnich Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has announced its top dealers of 2018 according to sales performance. Top Minnich dealers for 2018 include:Top Overall Dealer and Midwest Region Top Dealer: Logan Contractors Supply Inc....


Report Grades Half Michigan Roads 'Poor'

While increased transportation funding provided by Michigan's 2015 road funding package has allowed many projects to proceed throughout the state, additional investment is needed to complete numerous projects that would improve Michigan's road and bridge conditions, relieve traffic congestion, and enhance traffic safety and efficiency, according to a new report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit based in Washington, DC....


Crews Bring Michigan's Old I-75 Into 21st Century

Work is set to begin in March on Segment 2 of the $1.6 billion I-75 modernization project in Oakland County, Mich., part of the Detroit metropolitan area. The roadway is the most heavily used commuter route in the county, with 174,000 vehicles traveling it daily....


Michigan I-94 Bridge Replacement Wins DOT Partnership Charter Award

The I-94 Modernization Advanced Bridges Project Team within the Michigan Department of Transportation recently received the 2018 MDOT-ACEC Partnership Charter Award, which recognizes project managers and firms in Michigan for project partnerships based on trust, effective communication, continuous improvement, innovation and timely issue resolution....


Michigan Aggregates Association Hosts Annual Trade Show

Michigan Aggregates Association's Annual Conference and Trade Show was held Feb. 6 and 7 at the Fire Keepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich. Educational sessions conducted during the two-day event focused on wide ranging topics, including such subjects as safety issues and regulations, business succession planning, the MDOT Prequalified Aggregates Supplier Program and the impact of the alcohol and opioid crises on the mining industry....


Grove GMK Tandem Lift Showcases Impressive Heavy Lift At Detroit Docks

JJ Curran, a Detroit, Michigan-based crane rental and lifting service, recently was called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks. The project involved hoisting a 116.5 ton (105.6 t) gas "scrubber," which was 109 ft....


Medal of Honor Recipient Addresses Annual CAM Meeting

The Construction Association of Michigan's (CAM) annual Michigan Construction & Design Trade Show returned to the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit Feb. 5. In addition to the trade show, the association held its 133nd Annual Meeting and a presentation of awards from CAM Magazine, including the Construction Project of the Year Award....


Falcon Asphalt Repair Opens New HQ in Freeland, Michigan

To meet demand and keep a superior customer experience in focus, Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment, a designer, developer and manufacturer of asphalt hot boxes, tack distributors and recyclers used for pothole repair and maintenance, announced Feb....