MBSA was recently made aware of an issue concerning modular
buildings being transported through
The state was undergoing road construction over a two week period and with no
notice, manufacturers were told they had three options for transporting units:
1) Wait until after construction to transport
2) Hire two off-duty police escorts per shipment at a
minimum cost of $880 per shipment
3) Go around
via the Massachusetts Turnpike at a cost of roughly $1000 per shipment
MBSA informed the Connecticut Supervisor for Permits that
those options were not sufficient for the industry and that another solution
was needed. The Department revised their requirements to allow each shipment to
pass with two escorts (not police escorts) within limited travel hours.
The industry had approximately 50 shipments scheduled through the State during
the construction period, and this action saved each company about $500 per
shipment. Special thanks to Ritz-Craft Corporation for calling
this issue to our attention and leading the charge!
