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MDOT preparing for potential winter conditions
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…
Work begins on making a deadly intersection in D’Iberville safer
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…
MDOT suspends construction for holidays
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.
Highway 49 expansion on hold
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…
Highway 90 restoration
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…
MDOT Response Continues Following Hurricane Nate
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…
MDOT continues response efforts following Hurricane Nate
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…
MDOT Provides Safety Tips for Nate
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…
Improvements to Highway 90 in Jackson County
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…
Open meeting about Highway 90 construction in Jackson County
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.…
MDOT at MGM Park
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…
MDOT cracks down on commercial vehicles
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…
Harrison County Road Improvements
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…
I-10 widening to be completed in February 2018
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…
MDOT gives green light for Dedeaux Road project
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…
MDOT finishes work on Highway 611 in Jackson County
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…
MDOT Commissioner at Harrison County Republican Club
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…
Holding off on memorandum with MDOT
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…
Man Drives Through MDOT Weigh Station I-10, Mile Marker 1
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…
MDOT Addressing Funding And Roads
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…
Safety Tips for Icy Road Conditions
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.
Teen Driver Safety Week
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…
I-110 Closing Tonight
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…