MDOT hosting open forum in I-10 improvement projects
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is holding an open forum on Thursday, August 29th. The public meeting takes place from 4 PM to 6 PM. MDOT is discussing the…
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Work begins on pedestrian walkway along Highway 49 in Gulfport
MDOT has begun work on a pedestrian walkway in Gulfport. The walkway will run along Highway 49 from Turkey Creek to just north of Creosote Road. Crews from Necaise Construction are working on drainage right now at about Lafayette Street…
Highway 49 and 53 expansion project update
The Highway 49 and 53 expansion project will widen the road from four lanes to six lanes between School Road and O’Neal Road. The project will feature the state’s…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 before Hwy 57/ Gautier EX
MDOT is reporting a crash on I-10 before MS 57/ Vancleave/ Gautier EX 57 in Jackson County. This crash has all eastbound lanes blocked. https://twitter.com/MississippiDOT/status/1813682904037564909
MDOT awards Highway 49 widening project
Work has begun on a project that will widen Highway 49 from four to six lanes. The work will go from O’Neal Road to north of school road in Gulfport…
Will construction on Mississippi roads impact emergency evacuations?
Hurricane Beryl is forecasted to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Friday. While the track of the storm is still uncertain, we want our viewers to feel…
MDOT advises drivers of road closures for work, inspections
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising drivers of some closures this weekend. Kiln-Delise Road at Interstate 10 will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews perform work on the bridge deck…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on I-10 westbound near Cowan Lorraine exit
MDOT is reporting an accident on I-10 westbound near the Cowan Lorraine Road Exit 38. Motorists should expect delays westbound and should use caution when approaching the area because of wet road conditions.
Ramp CLOSURE on I-10 E in Hancock County starting Wednesday, June 19th
MDOT announced a closure for the I-10 E Diamondhead exit ramp in Hancock County. The closure will take place Wednesday, June 19th until work is complete which is approximately four to six weeks. This closure is part of an interchange…
Alternating lane CLOSURES on I-10 W in Harrison County overnight
MDOT announces lane closures happening in Harrison County overnight. The closures begin Wednesday, June 5th from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. Both westbound lanes of I-10…
MDOT offering resources for hurricane season
Hurricane Season started on June 1st. MDOT is offering free resources available for download to help Mississippians prepare for any upcoming hurricanes. The agency is offering a hurricane emergency checklist…
Traffic Alert: Police Activity causing delays in Jackson County
Police activity on I-10 before Franklin Creek Road Exit 75 in Jackson County is causing delays in eastbound lanes. Motorists should use caution when approaching the area.
Travel safely Memorial Day Weekend
JACKSON, MISS. - - As the summer travel season of 2024 approaches, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages drivers to prepare their vehicles for safe and pleasurable journeys leading up to Memorial Day Weekend. "It's important to prepare your car for…
MDOT awarded $4.8 million to improve hurricane evacuation routes
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) was recently awarded a $4.8 million grant from the PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. One of 80 funded projects across the nation, the funding…
Lane closure near Menge Avenue Thursday
According to MDOT, the left lane westbound on I-10 before Menge Avenue exit 24 will be closed Thursday, April 25th. Crews will be working from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the overhead bridge deck. The traffic impact could be…
MDOT Commission intermodal awards announced
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced the award of $30 million in grants for intermodal transportation projects throughout the state. MTC approved the Mississippi Department of Transportation to award grants to regional and municipal airports, ports and railroads…
Mississippi awarded over $23 million in Transportation-HUD funding
JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi will receive more than $23 million in federal funding for transportation projects as a result of the recent passage of the FY2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) Appropriations Bill. Improvements to ports, airports,…
MDOT asks drivers to P.R.O.M.
JACKSON, MISS. – As prom season approaches, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is teaming up with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) to encourage safe driving habits and educate students on the potentially dire…
Stay lucky, drive sober this St. Patrick’s Day
JACKSON, MISS. – With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and parades right around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is offering a few tips to help you stay as lucky as a four-leaf clover and keep your driving record…
I-10 at Menge closed overnight Thursday
MDOT says the westbound lanes of I-10 at Menge Avenue will be closed overnight Thursday to affix the lanes of overpass onto the supports. MDOT says the closure will run…
Koenenn named Government Relations Director for MDOT District 6
HATTIESBURG, MISS. -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has named Kodie Koenenn, of Diamondhead, as Southern District Government Relations Director for District 6. Headquartered in Hattiesburg, MDOT District 6 encompasses 14 counties in southeast Mississippi. “Kodie’s experience as a…
UPDATE: LHP re-opens interstate after multiple crashes close roadway at Pearl River bridge
Louisiana Highway Patrol closed the interstate in both directions for about 90 minutes this morning after multiple crashes near the Mississippi-Louisiana line. LHP reported multiple crashes in the westbound lanes on the Louisiana side of the East Pearl River Bridge…
New Engineer for MDOT District 6
Joining us this afternoon is Billy Owen, the District 6 engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
I-110 repairs in Harrison County now complete
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – An emergency bridge repair project on the I-110 bridge near Bayview Ave. in Harrison County is now complete following a fire under the bridge last September. Crews completed work prior to the end of 2023. A final…