Detours are something Biloxi drivers know all too well as work continues on the city’s massive infrastructure project. It’s a multimillion dollar project that’s been paving the way for road and infrastructure improvements and has been underway for years, but…
In addition to the development of the town commons project, Gautier residents will see some more infrastructure in the near future. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen discussed Ingalls and V.T. Halter getting new contracts which would bring in more jobs and…
As the ‘Restore Biloxi Infrastructure’ plan still continues some wonder if there’s an end in sight. With some of the biggest parades on the Coast taking center stage in Biloxi, some wonder if construction may cause an issue. Lingering construction…
The special session for the funding of Mississippi’s roads and bridges has come to a close. After five days of debate and deal striking, Governor Phil Bryant signed three pieces of legislation into law. What the governor wanted, he got…
Governor Phil Bryant has issued the official document to call lawmakers to Jackson to discuss more money for roads and bridges. Legislators are meeting today at the state capitol. Their plan includes diverting some taxes on internet sales to cities…
We’re now half way through the year and the East Biloxi infrastructure project is in its last six months before the December deadline. This afternoon, the Biloxi City Council approved adding 11 extra days to the contract for weather delays.…
Oscar Renda Contracting, the firm overseeing the 55 miles of infrastructure work in East Biloxi north of the CSX Railway, is aiming to have Division Street paved from one end to the other in October. Superintendent John Cowart made the…
After years of road work in East Biloxi, residents and businesses in the area have something to look forward to. Doug Lee works at Kim Long Restaurant located on Division and Reynoir streets in Biloxi. The restaurant has just been…
East Biloxi residents reach a new level of concern after construction effects nature in the area. Recent Facebook posts show people saddened about the loss of a well-known tree near Nichols Elementary. The multi-million dollar infrastructure project tackles 55 miles…
Officials say transportation is the backbone of any state’s economy and the results of a study released today shows the shape of Mississippi’s roads are driving up expenses for motorists. Officials from transportation group Trip presented their findings at a…
Caillavet Street is now open to pedestrians, but motorists driving in Biloxi will have to wait just a little bit longer. The highly-traveled street was set to re-open today, but because of recent weather conditions road work had to be…
A 109-7 vote in the Mississippi House pushes a new form of legislation aimed at protecting the state's infrastructure. News 25’s Kendra Turley breaks down what the approval of Senate Bill 2939 could mean for roads and bridges throughout Mississippi.…
Infrastructure remains a constant concern for residents and officials in the City of Biloxi. Today, city workers started on a two week plan to pave dozens of uneven streets in east Biloxi.
The state’s transportation system isn’t being kept up because it’s underfunded, leaving state roads and bridges crumbling. This is according to MDOT's Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King in a Hattiesburg press conference today. He stresses it’s going to take…
We're months away from the 2017 legislative session, but this week Mississippi lawmakers toured the state looking at what legislators continue to say is one of the state's biggest issues infrastructure. Of those inspecting our roads and bridges with MDOT…
With today’s announcement, Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich thanked the governor and U.S. senators for their work on the grant. He said, “This is great news for our infrastructure work. I want to thank Senator Wicker and Senator Cochran and…
The City of Biloxi is moving forward with plans to add an in-house engineering department, to help speed up the process of the $365-million infrastructure project. City officials say creating the department will help them better oversee the massive amount…
Tonight residents in east Biloxi will get updates on major city issues, including water rates and possible short-term relief from damaged roadways. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is proposing temporary pavement of seven roads in east Biloxi. News 25’s Shelby…
There’s no doubt the Biloxi City Council has been extremely busy lately, from discussing water rates, infrastructure contracts and even the possibility of an Amtrak stop. Although it’s a busy time, it’s also an exciting one. Joining us live in…
The City of Biloxi made a huge statement today when it selected the construction company who will be contracted for infrastructure work south of the railroad. The Biloxi City Council voted to award that contract to Hemphill Construction. Oscar Renda is currently…
One of the big issues legislators are set to discuss is Mississippi’s crumbling roadways and bridges.
Education, infrastructure, and workforce development have all been key issues Mississippi faces.
The construction on Pass Road and Eisenhower in Biloxi wrapped up but the city has plans for many more road work projects.