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…
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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…
Overnight closures on Fort Bayou drawbridge in Jackson County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said Monday that overnight closures of the Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Jackson County are planned again this week. The drawbridge will be…
MDOT urges coastal residents to plan for hurricanes
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Hurricane season is officially underway and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging South Mississippi residents to prepare now. “We’ve already had a tropical system threaten the Mississippi Coast, and we’re only a month into hurricane season,”…
MDOT Fourth of July travel
Ahead of the holiday weekend, MDOT is once again urging drivers to stay off the roads when intoxicated. In an ‘Independence from Drunk Driving’ campaign, MDOT is reminding folks the Fourth…
1-10 eastbound lanes blocked on Pascagoula Bridge due to vehicle fire near EXIT 68
According to MDOT, a vehicle fire on I-10 before MS 613 / Moss Point / Pascagoula EX 68 in Jackson County has ALL eastbound lanes BLOCKED on the Pascagoula River Bridge. https://twitter.com/MississippiDOT/status/1409613436707917833
Traffic update on I-10 in Hancock County
MDOT sent out a traffic advisory for Hancock County as police activity on Interstate 10 eastbound is causing delays. Drivers are advised to use an alternative route and avoid…
MDOT: Police activity on Interstate 10 eastbound causing delays in Hancock County
Residents driving on Interstate 10 eastbound past MS 607/NASA/Waveland Exit 2 in Hancock County should be aware. According to MDOT, police activity is causing delays on I-10 eastbound; drivers are advised to use an alternate route and avoid this area.…
Pedestrian killed after being struck by train in Long Beach
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Long Beach on Thursday morning. The Long Beach Police Department says the incident happened about 8:15 a.m. near the Jeff Davis Avenue crossing. Police say they are still investigating and…
MDOT: Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs to open Thursday afternoon
All four lanes of the Fort Bayou drawbridge will reopen to traffic at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) closed the drawbridge on March 14 for a repair project. “We are thrilled to reopen this…
Work on Fort Bayou drawbridge continues in Jackson County
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Work on the Fort Bayou drawbridge is going according to schedule as crews work to reopen the bridge on May 21. The Mississippi Department of Transportation closed the drawbridge on State Route 609 on March 14 for a…
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on U.S. Highway 90
MDOT crews are working to remove the water by cleaning out the culverts along the highway and by removing sand from the roadway, but with constant rainfall, crews are limited on what they can do. Crews will continue cleanup efforts…
MDOT coordinating COVID-19 vaccination transportation
JACKSON, MISS. – As the fight against COVID-19 continues, limited access to transportation to vaccination sites has become a concern particularly for persons with transportation challenges. In an effort to help residents in need of vaccination, the Mississippi Department of…