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…
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…