More overnight closures for Fort Bayou Bridge this week
Head’s up for Jackson County drivers, MDOT has announced more overnight closures for the Fort Bayou Drawbridge. The bridge will be closed each night starting tonight and running through…
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Governor Reeves announces massive infrastructure investments made throughout Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the signing of multiple pieces of legislation, appropriating hundreds of millions of dollars for major infrastructure improvements across the state. The investments include road and bridge repairs, drinking water improvements, and more.…
Two injured when car hits maintenance truck on I-10
Two people suffered minor injuries after their vehicle hit the rear of a truck performing maintenance work on Interstate 10 early Friday. The incident happened near the Long Beach exit in the eastbound lanes. Traffic was shut down for about…
Two dead in single-vehicle wreck on I-10
Two people are dead as a result of a single vehicle wreck this morning on Interstate 10. Westbound lanes are affected. One lane is open but traffic is backed up. Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Cal Robinson tells WXXV the wreck…
MDOT, Governor Reeves remind the public “Work zones are a sign to slow down”
JACKSON, MISS.--- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Governor Tate Reeves are joining forces this week to remind the public that “Work zones are a sign to slow down,” the theme for 2022’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, scheduled for April 11-15.…
Fort Bayou Drawbridge overnight closures April 10th -15th
MDOT announces overnight closures of the Fort Bayou Drawbridge. Starting Sunday, April 10th and lasting until Friday, April 15th the bridge will close each night from 10 p.m.…
Contract awarded for Interstate 10 repairs in Hancock County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation awarded an $809,000 contract to Key Constructors, LLC, of Madison on Friday to make repairs to Interstate 10 in Hancock County after a fire caused by a crash damaged the interstate bridge over the Pearl…
Work could begin soon to Pearl River bridge on I-10 in Hancock County
The state Department of Transportation said Wednesday that a contract is expected to be awarded Friday to repair the Pearl River bridge on Interstate 10 in Hancock County that was damaged in January. That's when a semi-truck car hauler carrying…
Prepare for lane closures on Wilkes Drawbridge in Gulfport for six months
We have a traffic alert for drivers in Harrison County that could impact your route for the next six months. Starting Wednesday night, Mississippi…
Christmas travel tips: Staying safe while on the Road
MDOT is offering tips to keep you and your loved ones safe as you hit the road. Plan ahead with the MDOT traffic mobile app that shows…
Martin Bluff Road widening project begins in Gautier
Over in Gautier, the Martin Bluff Road widening project is now under way. The $8.2 million project will add a shoulder and curbs, a median, and turn bays…
I-10 Westbound Cedar Lake entrance ramp reopens
Here’s a traffic update for frequent drivers of I-10 near the Cedar Lake exit in Biloxi, the westbound entrance ramp has now reopened to traffic. The ramp has been…
MDOT updates progress of road projects in South Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Transportation provided updates on highway projects in South Mississippi. “Dozens of projects are moving forward throughout southeast Mississippi, and each one of them is geared toward improving safety and increasing Mississippians’ quality of life,” said Commissioner…
I-10 Construction update: All lanes set to open in a few days
If you’ve traveled across the Tchoutacabouffa River bridge on I-10 you’ve probably run into some heavy traffic congestion. This is due to a work…
Intermittent closures set for Fort Bayou Drawbridge over the next two months
If your drive takes you over the Fort Bayou Bridge in Ocean Springs, be prepared for more closures. MDOT says there will be intermittent…
State Route 26 reopens to traffic in George County
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has reopened State Route 26 to traffic in George County. SR 26 was closed after a large landslide caused the roadway to wash out. “MDOT’s goal from the beginning has been to…
Cedar Lake/ I-10 Westbound ramp closed for two weeks
A traffic note for those of you in Biloxi who travel I-10 frequently. The Cedar Lake ramp to get on I-10 westbound toward Gulfport is now closed.…
Overnight closures on Fort Bayou drawbridge in Jackson County
The Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs will be temporarily closed Tuesday, October 19, through Thursday, October 21, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. The bridge will be open to traffic between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Crews will be…
MDOT Labor Day safety tips
MDOT is reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this Labor Day Weekend. An increase in traffic for holiday travel makes Labor Day Weekend one of the busiest on the…
Highway 90 is open
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has re-opened HWY 90 in Harrison County. MDOT crews continue to remove debris from the roadway and culverts, so please use caution and expect delays.
MDOT prepares roadways for tropical activity
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is also making their preps for Hurricane Ida. Here on the Coast, electrical crews will remove signal controllers in low lying areas which will put…
Drawbridge malfunction on Interstate 110 in Harrison County
According to MDOT, the drawbridge on Interstate 110 between Division Street, exit 1C, and Bayview Avenue, exit 1D in Harrison County has malfunctioned and is causing delays. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route. Motorists are reminded to be…
Wilkes Bridge in Gulfport, Fort Bayou in Ocean Springs, to close for work
The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced the coming closures of two bridges on the Coast for maintenance work. In Gulfport, the Wilkes Bridge over Bayou Bernard on Cowan-Lorraine Road will be closed tonight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to…
U.S. 90 bridge at Pearl River closed for emergency bridge repairs
The Louisiana Department of Transportation on Tuesday closed the U.S. 90 bridge near Pearl River to make emergency repairs on the East Pearl River Bridge. The LADOTD issued the advisory just before noon, advising motorists to find an alternate route…