The state Department of Transportation will be closing Coast bridges in the next few days. On Sunday night, the Fort Bayou drawbridge will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for emergency repairs to the draw. The bridge got…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Hurricane season is officially underway and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging South Mississippi residents to prepare now. “After a quiet June, the tropics are starting to heat up as we move into July,” said Commissioner…
Southern Transportation Commissioner Tom King announced updates to several MDOT projects in South Mississippi. “Summer is peak construction season at MDOT, and we’re proud to see the progress being made on Mississippi’s highways,” said King. “We are always striving to…
For the next two weeks, a bridge in Hancock County will be completely closed to traffic. The Highway 90 bridge at the Louisiana/Mississippi state line in…
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…
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 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 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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
We have a traffic alert for drivers in Harrison County that could impact your route for the next six months. Starting Wednesday night, Mississippi…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If your drive takes you over the Fort Bayou Bridge in Ocean Springs, be prepared for more closures. MDOT says there will be intermittent…
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…
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.…
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 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…
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.