It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in northern Mississippi as a cold front is bringing a preview of winter. Snow has fallen in several places in the northernmost portions of the state, including in the cities of Batesville…
And Mississippi lawmakers have seen to it that they've helped bridge the gap to secure funding for a bridge in downtown Gulfport. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. House Representative Steven Palazzo, have made a joint…
One of Jackson County's two official hurricane evacuation routes is back up and running. On Tuesday, Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King was on hand at a rededication ceremony in Jackson County for State Route 57, officially adding it back…
As the season slowly changes into autumn, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging everyone driving in the state to keep an eye out for deer. According to MDOT, deer become more active and visible on our Mississippi roadways during…
As the season slowly changes into Autumn, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging everyone driving in the state of Mississippi to keep an eye out for deer. According to MDOT, deer become more active and visible on our Mississippi…
MDOT put on a friendly competition with an emphasis on workplace safety this morning in Biloxi. The Southeastern Regional Equipment Operators ‘Roadeo’ had competitors from nine different states show off their skills to the public by operating and maneuvering dump…
This morning, they're revving up in Biloxi for the Southeastern Regional Equipment Operators Rodeo. This year's regional competition, hosted by MDOT, will be held at the Gulf Coast Convention Center. Swing by today as maintenance workers with the State Department…
Crews from the Mississippi Department of Transportation are continuing to monitor the condition of flooded highways throughout the Mississippi Delta region. MDOT officials anticipate a slow but steady drop in water levels. Commissioner Dick Hall says that while the Mississippi…
With all of the wind Barry brought into our Coast this weekend, you have probably noticed how those winds pushed a good amount of sand onto Highway 90. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is always tasked with the process of…
Crews with the Sand Beach Authority and MDOT are busy cleaning sand off Coast roadways Monday morning, the only tell-tale sign in some parts of South Mississippi that a storm just made its way through. News 25 Today's live shot…
We are officially at the start of another hurricane season and the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants you to prepare today. Hurricane maps are distributed in libraries, city halls, and other community areas. You can also order online at GOMDOT.com/MAPS.…
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Chase Elkins is on the phone with an update on conditions.
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson is fed up with the bumper to bumper traffic on Highway 90 during the evening hours. He took to social media, putting out a plea asking which candidates for governor or lieutenant governor would pledge…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are preparing the roads for winter weather. MDOT crews are pre-treating the roads and bridges with sodium brine, which lowers the freezing point of water and helps lessen ice formation. MDOT is preparing equipment…
Mississippi lawmakers deadlocked in 2018 over efforts to increase spending on roads and bridges. Over the past few years there have been many failed plans by MDOT to fix highways and roads in South Mississippi. In April, Mississippi officials ordered…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation held a ceremony yesterday at its administrative headquarters in downtown Jackson honoring employees who lost their lives in the line of duty. This week is named National Work Zone Awareness Week and MDOT is reminding…
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Jas N Smith about the MDOT Drive Smart Campaign for more information please visit GoMDOT.com/drivesmartMS
A slight dusting of snow fell in Harrison County overnight and icy conditions on roadways caused the closure of multiple bridges. Today, crews with MDOT are out, salting bridges to prepare for a consecutive night of hard freezing. The Biloxi…
News 25 interviews Jason Scott about the current road conditions in Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews are preparing for potential winter weather conditions as a cold front moves through Central Mississippi. “With a winter event, MDOT bases its response from information issued by the National Weather Service (NWS),” said Melinda…
Construction is underway on making a deadly D’Iberville intersection safer. Workers are turning where state route 15 north and Lamey Bridge Road meet into a roundabout. The left turn lane to Lamey Bridge Road is now closed to motorists traveling…
Mississippians planning to hit the road this Thanksgiving will notice less of a travel delay along the interstate. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us in Jackson County with tips and important information for your holiday commute.
A project to expand a popular South Mississippi roadway is on standby due to funding issues. The Mississippi Department of Transportation looked into increasing the capacity of Highway 49 from O’Neal Road north to Harrison Central High School. MDOT purchased…
Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are making progress on recovery efforts along the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Nate. Commissioner Tom King said “over half of the high mast lightning systems that were lowered before the storm to prevent damage from…