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…
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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…
MDOT reminds Gulf Coast of Fort Bayou Drawbridge closure
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…
MDOT temporarily closing Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs March 14th
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…
MDOT offers updates on road projects in South Mississippi
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…
Detours for Fort Bayou drawbridge on State Route 609 closure in Jackson County
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…
MDOT urges drivers to stay off roads
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…
MDOT: Southern District receives multimodal grants
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…
MDOT temporarily closing Fort Bayou drawbridge in Jackson County at 10 p.m. Monday
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…
MDOT reducing Fort Bayou drawbridge to two lanes
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…
MDOT offers winter travel safety tips
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…