Continued recovery support following Winter Storm Fern, TS Arthur

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the awarding of two grants, totaling almost $6 million, to help Mississippi continue recovery work.

That recovery work is related to Tropical Storm Arthur and Winter Storm Fern.

The Federal Highway Administration approved the grants. The funding will help the state and United States Forest Service defray the cost of repairs to federal-aid eligible roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.

MDOT is being award more than $3 million in funding for costs associated with Tropical Storm Arthur from June 18 and 19.

The United States Forest Service will receive almost $3 million to address damage to roads and trails from Winter Storm Fern.