New welcome center in the works on I-10 in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County is getting a brand-new welcome center on I-10, according to Mississippi Senator Jeremy England.

The current welcome center will close and be demolished in the coming months. England asking for everyone’s patience during the construction phase, saying the wait will be worth it.

He also added a big thank you to Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby for turning the project into a reality.

The new building is part of a major infrastructure improvement project by MDOT. The new welcome center is expected to provide modernized visitor service and enhanced accommodations for travelers entering Mississippi along the Gulf Coast.

Current projections indicate that construction and rebuilding efforts will require a minimum of two years.