How Highway 57 construction could impact Vancleave
Road work for Highway 57 is in full swing. The $212.6 million project aims to widen the road in Vancleave from two lanes to four and alleviate traffic. "The MDOT Highway…
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2023, a historic year for MDOT
JACKSON, MISS. – “Historic” is perhaps the best descriptor for the year 2023 at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The agency received record levels of funding to improve and build upon Mississippi’s infrastructure and notably, embarked on several capacity projects.…
MDOT projects make headway in southeast Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Commissioner Tom King, Southern Transportation District, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects in south Mississippi. “As I reach the end of my final term as Southern District Transportation Commissioner, I’m pleased to see…
Bring Safe Sober Driving into the New Year
JACKSON, MISS. – Ring in the new year with safe and sober driving. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants everyone to know that while a new year may be starting, the same rules apply: No driving under the influence. “Choosing…
MDOT is ready for winter
JACKSON, MISS. – After weeks of mild fall weather in Mississippi, cooler conditions will likely arrive in the Magnolia State in the coming months. Weather can change quickly, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is prepared to respond to winter…
MDOT clears Santa Claus for travel
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation has officially cleared Santa Claus and his reindeer for travel in Mississippi on Christmas Eve. MDOT is pleased to announce that St. Nick has passed all permitting and airspace requirements with flying colors…
MDOT names new chief engineer for South Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has named Billy Owen as the new District 6 engineer. Owen will assume the duties held by Kelly Castleberry, who is retiring the end of the year. Owen begins his new duties on Jan. 1.…
MDOT suspends work, offers tips for holiday travel
JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel. With more vehicles on the highways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants to help keep your holidays merry and bright by limiting travel delays caused by highway construction and offer a…
MDOT announces temporary closures on I-10 in Hancock County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced a temporary closure on I-10 in Hancock County on Sunday, December 10th from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Cooperative Energy will be conducting utility work. Traffic will be stopped in 15-minute intervals at…
MDOT names Earl Glenn as Chief Engineer
JACKSON, MISS. --- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the promotion of District 3 Engineer Earl Glenn to the position of Chief Engineer, effective January 1, 2024. “This significant promotion is a testament to Earl’s exemplary leadership, unwavering…
MDOT provides tips to transport Christmas trees
With the Christmas season here, MDOT wants to make sure everyone makes it home with their tree. MDOT says this can be done by properly securing it to your vehicle and taking extra…
MDOT’s 12 days of Christmas contest is back!
JACKSON, MISS. – It’s that time of year again. With Christmas right around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is aiming to spread a little extra holiday cheer on Mississippi’s highways, and they need your help! Starting today, Tuesday, Nov.…
Temporary lane CLOSURES and overnight CLOSURE on I-110 in Harrison County
MDOT has announced a temporary lane closure and an overnight closure of I-110. The closure will take place starting at 9 a.m. Sunday October 29th until 4:30 a.m. on Monday, October 30th. The right lanes of I-110 in both directions…
Work set to begin on I-110 repairs late next month
New details are being released on the status of the portion of the I-110 overpass damaged by a trailer fire a week ago. MDOT District Engineer…
MDOT outlines process for I-110 repair work in Harrison County
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Following a fire that damaged the I-110 bridge and resulted in the closure of all I-110 S lanes south of Bayview Ave. in Harrison County, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is informing the public of the general…
City of Gulfport and MDOT working to revitalize land in downtown
The City of Gulfport called a special meeting today to discuss what they want to do with a plot of land in downtown. The Mississippi…
I-110 S closed due to fire in Harrison County
Biloxi Fire Department is investigating a fire that started Tuesday night on Bayview Avenue under I-110 when an 18-wheeler trailer caught fire.…
MDOT kicks off “Road to Game Day 2023”
JACKSON, MISS. – Who’s ready for some football? As the coaches and players start gearing up for the season, the Mississippi Department of Transportation has its own game plan, the “Road to Game Day” campaign, to help drivers get there…
MDOT conducting maintenance on Wilkes Drawbridge tonight
A traffic alert for drivers using the Wilkes Bridge. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will be conducting maintenance testing for the Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine Road tonight from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Thursday. Motorists should plan travel accordingly.
I-10 re-opens to traffic after firefighters get grass fire under control
Interstate 10 is open to traffic in eastbound and westbound lanes today after a grass fire forced the highway to be closed in both directions. Mississippi Department of Transportation said the highway re-opened about 1 a.m. today after closing just…
MDOT relaunching anti-litter campaign
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced that it is relaunching its anti-litter campaign this fall. MDOT invests about $3.2 million each year picking up trash. The campaign will last for 90…
When will the bridge work in Pearlington start? No one seems to know.
The bridge replacement project on Highway 90 in Pearlington is not currently scheduled by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. LDOT Communications…
Pearl River Bridge repairs completed; bridge to open today
Repairs to the Pearl River bridge at the Mississippi-Louisiana state line are complete three weeks ahead of schedule and the bridge will re-open to traffic today. Remington Webster with Key Constructors tells WXXV that the bridge work was able to…
I-10 bridge repairs ahead of schedule in Hancock County
There is some promising news about the status of the repair work being done on the I-10 Pearl River Bridge in Hancock County. MDOT says crews have made significant progress in the past week and that the project is now…