At 10 p.m. Sunday March 14th, the Fort Bayou Drawbridge will shut down completely for repairs. The closure is expected to last 45 days and is part of an ongoing $20 million bridge repair project to rehabilitate…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the Fort Bayou drawbridge in Ocean Springs on Sunday, March 14, at 10 p.m. The closure is part of an ongoing $20 million bridge repair project to rehabilitate and upgrade the…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation continues making improvements to highways in South Mississippi. “Dozens of projects are moving forward throughout South Mississippi, and each one of them is geared toward improving safety and increasing Mississippians’ quality of life,” said Commissioner…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the Fort Bayou drawbridge in mid-March for a bridge repair project in Ocean Springs. A detour will be in place using Interstate 10, Interstate 110 and State Route 57. “We ask the traveling public…
Sustained sub-freezing temperatures and waves of frozen precipitation in nearly every county have resulted in ice on roads and bridges. MDOT crews have been treating with salt, brine, and slag, but the effectiveness of those measures decreases…
Transportation of all kinds across South Mississippi will be seeing improvements thanks to funds from the Mississippi Department of Transportation and its multimodal transportation improvement fund. It was recently announced $4.4 million in grants have been distributed…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the Fort Bayou drawbridge in Ocean Springs beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, January 18, and lasting until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19. Drivers are advised to…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reduce the Fort Bayou drawbridge in Ocean Springs from four lanes down to two on Sunday. The traffic shift is part of an ongoing, $20-million bridge repair project to rehabilitate and upgrade the…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has some tips for drivers traveling this holiday season. Although South Mississippi may not experience your typical snowfall, weather conditions can change quickly, and they are prepared to respond to any winter…
You may have heard of the ’12 Days of Christmas,’ but what about the MDOT version? Drivers will receive daily holiday-themed safety messages until they wrap up their campaign on Christmas. Ninety percent of crashes happen because…
‘Tis that time of the season as MDOT is revving up their efforts to keep the public safe with their annual ’12 Days of Christmas’ campaign. Starting Monday, drivers will receive daily holiday-themed safety messages on MDOT…
JACKSON, MISS. — Gov. Tate Reeves declared October 19-23, 2020, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds residents of the free resources offered to ensure everyone stays safe during severe weather. “Severe weather…
PEARLINGTON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a fatal accident on Hwy 607 near the intersection of Interstate 10. MHP says the accident involved a pickup and a motorcycle. According to the Mississippi…
If you live in Gulfport or anywhere on the Gulf Coast, you have probably encountered a railroad crossing or two. However, do you always know what to do at them? Today kicks off Rail Safety Week 2020, a national rail…
Workers with the Mississippi Department of Transportation are stepping up to the front lines to help in the fight against human trafficking. Interstate 10 is a hot spot for human traffickers and runs right through South Mississippi as well as…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) urges residents to get their hurricane evacuation kits ready before a hurricane threatens. A hurricane evacuation kit can help ensure you and your family have all the necessary items needed if…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Hurricane season is officially underway and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging South Mississippi residents to prepare now. “Hurricane season is well underway and we’ve already had a tropical system hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast. That just…
Mississippi Highway 26 in Stone County is closed one mile west of Wiggins following a two vehicle collision involving a semi rollover. All westbound lanes are blocked while first responders work to clear the scene. Mississippi Highway Patrol is advising…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Monday completed its April transfer of $9,709,843.36 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $47.2 million since…
The Mississippi Transportation Commission this week awarded the first seven pavement restoration projects funded by lottery proceeds. “MDOT is so appreciative of the Legislature for designating a portion of the lottery proceeds to Mississippi’s maintenance needs. These funds will help…
‘Don’t trash Mississippi’ was the theme at one Gulfport area school today as students learned more about keeping the environment clean and healthy. Students like Orange Grove Elementary’s Joey Quick are now swept up in making good choices to help…
It was a relatively safe New Year’s holiday for drivers on the Coast. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Troop K issued just over 330 tickets on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. While the holiday season is…
Throughout this Christmas season, MDOT is using digital message signs to remind the public to drive safely this holiday season while having a little fun. MDOT created the 12 days of Christmas message boards to remind drivers that this is…
Some of the busiest travel days of the year are ahead of us. In fact, for Christmas and New Year’s nation-wide over 110 million people are expected to be on the roads. That’s why MDOT is planning on suspending all…