Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews continue remaining recovery efforts following Hurricane Nate along the Gulf Coast. “All travel lanes are open, but MDOT crews will continue clearing sand from medians and shoulders along the U.S. Highway 90 corridor,” said…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues recovery efforts in South Mississippi following Hurricane Nate. Crews are continuing efforts to remove all remaining sand and debris from U.S. Highway 90 along the Gulf Coast. All travel lanes are open and…
As Tropical Storm Nate moves into the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) advises the traveling public to prepare in advance, stay informed and know what actions to take to stay safe during and after severe weather…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation gave Jackson County residents an opportunity tonight to view work plans for a new project. Residents were encouraged to attend the open forum at the Pascagoula Senior Center about the design, right of way, and…
Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Highway 90 construction in Jackson County is invited to a public meeting this afternoon held by MDOT. The open meeting will focus on proposed improvements to Highway 90 from Pascagoula Street to Chevron Drive.…
With all eyes on Harvey, the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants to make sure that people along the Coast know what to do in case of an emergency. Representatives from the Mississippi Department of Transportation stopped by the Shuckers game…
When big rigs roll past safety rules, it puts the safety of other drivers at high risk. That’s why MDOT participates in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual 72 hour road check which finished today. News 25 went behind the scenes…
Work is underway on a project aimed at making one troublesome intersection in Harrison County safer for drivers. MDOT crews are working to install a roundabout at the corner of Lamey Bridge Road and Highway 15. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson…
MDOT officials announce the I-10 widening project in Ocean Springs should be completed by February 2018. MDOT released the update on its website. Work began in 2016 on a project to widen the interstate from four to six lanes between…
Good news for Gulfport residents who are eagerly awaiting the widening of Dedeaux Road, the green light has been given for the project to move forward. MDOT has authorized the city to proceed with advertisement for construction. The Gulfport City…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation completed work on the second and final phase of a reconstruction project along Highway 611 in Jackson County. MDOT crews worked to widen Highway 611 to five lanes from Old Mobile Highway to the end…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is in desperate need of funds to repair and maintain roadways across the state, according to MDOT Commissioner Tom King as he spoke to the Harrison County Republican Women’s Club today. Tom King made a…
This afternoon, the Gulfport City Council suspended a resolution to take over the maintenance of lighting along Highway 49 in the area between Turkey Creek and Orange Grove Road. Mayor Billy Hewes explained to the council if the resolution had…
Around noon yesterday, a scary situation unfolded on Interstate 10 near the Mississippi-Louisiana state line. Seventy-four year-old Charles Andrew Colbert of Pensacola Florida was driving a 2003 Infinity Q45 in the westbound lane of I-10 when the vehicle left the…
What is the future of funding for the Mississippi Department of Transportation? MDOT Transportation Commissioner Tom King addressed just that earlier today at a press conference in Hattiesburg. King said the serious lack of funding for roads in Mississippi is…
With ice expected to cover a significant amount of roadways throughout Mississippi, News 25's Kendra Turley provides tips on how to stay safe during your weekend commute.
October 16th through the 22nd is Teen Driver Safety Week, a reminder for young drivers to be alert and responsible behind the wheel. In March of 2015, the Coast lost two D’Iberville students in a car accident: Jimmy and Amanda…
Commuters making the late night and early morning drive on I-110 can expect delays. For the next two weeks, starting at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m., traffic will be down to one lane in both north and south directions. This…
Traffic Update: MDOT Works to Open Roadways in Southwest Mississippi WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). WHERE: Over the weekend, MDOT crews made repairs to open Hwy 24 and Hwy 569…
We're months away from the 2017 legislative session, but this week Mississippi lawmakers toured the state looking at what legislators continue to say is one of the state's biggest issues infrastructure. Of those inspecting our roads and bridges with MDOT…
Big changes to how USM Gulf Park students travel their campus by foot are on the way. Tuesday morning, MDOT and the Federal Highway Administration presented a $160,000 check to the school. It’s part of the Transportation Alternative Grant Program.…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation provides hurricane evacuation routes for all of the coastal counties. Residents can see a full list of safe and effective evacuation routes by logging on to mdot.ms.gov. The website also shows contraflow plans, as well…
MDOT crews are currently installing the foundation of a project designed to decrease the number of accidents on I-10 in Jackson County. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson shows us how a new intelligent transportation system will use a range of community and…
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