Update on MDOT projects around the Coast
Anna Ehrgott with MDOT speaks with WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott and gives an update on MDOT’s projects across the Gulf Coast.
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MDOT suspends work, urges safe driving for holiday travel
JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel! This year, AAA estimates that a record 119.3 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, expecting to break the previous record set in…
Ocean Springs Road reopens to traffic
A miracle right ahead of Christmas. Ocean Springs Road in the City of Discovery has officially opened! That closure originally started on September 30th. All traffic was subjected to a detour as a roundabout was installed. Just as a reminder…
Officials in Gulfport break ground on Landon Road Reconstruction Project
Gulfport officials broke ground on a road reconstruction project that has been years in the making. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren was at Landon Road for…
Traffic Reminder: Exit 16 ramp closure in Hancock County
A traffic reminder now for drivers in Hancock County. Exit 16 in Diamondhead closed earlier this morning as work is done to transform the ramp from one…
ROAD CLOSURE: I-10 E ramp to County Farm Road EX 28 to close
MDOT has announced the closure of an exit ramp on I-10. The I-10 E ramp to County Farm Rd. Ex 28 will be closed from 7 PM to 4 AM the nights of Sunday, November 24th, Monday, November 25th, and…
Menge Avenue overpass reopens Monday at 2 p.m.
The bridge over Interstate 10 at Menge Avenue will be opening at 2 p.m. this afternoon. It’s been out of commission since July 5th, 2023 while the widening project was…
Menge Avenue overpass to REOPEN Monday
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – The Menge Ave. bridge over I-10 in Harrison County is scheduled to reopen to traffic by mid-afternoon on Monday, Nov. 18. The bridge has been closed to traffic since July 2023 as part of an interchange reconstruction project…
Parts of Seaman Road to close November 4th as road work continues in Jackson County
On Monday, November 4, 2024, a portion of Seaman Road in Vancleave will be closed. In a social media post, the Jackson County, MS Facebook page posted the area between Old Fort Bayou Road and Jim Ramsey Road will be…
Road work projects impacting traffic in Harrison and Hancock counties
Road work in Harrison and Hancock counties is impacting commuters and businesses in the area. Coming off Interstate 10 at Diamondhead, you’re met by construction, cones,…
Vidalia Road under I-10 closing 7 PM on October 23rd
A road closure for Harrison County residents to be aware of, Vidalia Road going under I-10 will be closing at 7 PM on October 23rd. The bridge over Vidalia Road will have work being done, Vidalia Road closing to avoid…
Officials break ground on new Popps Ferry Road project
Work has officially begun on the extension of Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi with the goal of alleviating traffic congestion. Approximately one and a half miles of…
Officials to break ground on Popp's Ferry extension project in Biloxi
A new road extension project is set to kick off in Biloxi on Wednesday. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was at Popps Ferry Road and…
Temporary railroad crossing closures in Jackson County
HATTIESBURG, MISS--- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is alerting motorists of several temporary railroad crossing closures starting Thursday, Oct. 10, continuing through Monday, Oct. 28 in Jackson County. The closures are happening along U.S. 90 as CSX railroad performs maintenance…
Ocean Springs road to close Monday, September 30 for roundabout
Starting on September 30, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Ocean Springs Road will be closed to thru traffic to install a roundabout. The closures take place at the following intersections: Ocean Springs Road/U.S. 90 Ocean Springs Road/Groveland Road Ocean Springs Road/King…
Traffic Alert: Bayou Portage Bridge Update
The Bayou Portage Bridge will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday until further notice for additional work. Please follow the detour route via Menge Avenue and drive safely. Watch for detour signs along the way.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Overnight road work in Harrison County
Road work continues in Harrison County as MDOT announced an alternating lane closure for tonight. Night work on I-10 east past DeLisle / Pass Christian EX 20 in Harrison County will cause ALTERNATING LANE CLOSURES from 7 p.m., Sept. 9,…
Road closure in Biloxi for power pole replacement
Mississippi Power crews are in West Biloxi replacing power poles and restringing power lines. They will be in the area of Big Lake and Old Bay Road at Bay Pointe Drive beginning on Monday, August 26th. Traffic control crews will…
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road work in Pearl River County
Both directions of State Route 26 between Wilford Ladner Rd. and Murder Creek Rd. in Pearl River County will temporarily close for road work. The closure begins at 7 a.m. Monday, August 5, until 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 23, for…
Highway 49 and 53 expansion project update
The Highway 49 and 53 expansion project will widen the road from four lanes to six lanes between School Road and O’Neal Road. The project will feature the state’s…
Ramp CLOSURE on I-10 E in Hancock County starting Wednesday, June 19th
MDOT announced a closure for the I-10 E Diamondhead exit ramp in Hancock County. The closure will take place Wednesday, June 19th until work is complete which is approximately four to six weeks. This closure is part of an interchange…
Emergency Closure by CSX for Track Repair in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. — CSX Transportation will conduct an emergency closure on 25th Avenue for critical track maintenance in Gulfport tomorrow, Friday, May 17. The repair work will begin at 8 a.m. and is expected to be completed by 4 p.m.…
Alternate lane closure for Popp's Ferry Bridge Saturday
A traffic note for weekend drivers! The Popp's Ferry Bridge will be closed on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. while maintenance is performed. Motorists traveling the bridge should expect alternate lane closures.
Traffic Alert: Congestion on I-10 before DeLisle/ Pass Christian EX 20 CLEARED
Traffic is all cleared after MDOT issued a traffic alert due to congestion on I-10 before DeLisle/ Pass Christian Exit 20 westbound in Harrison County. Workers were resurfacing or paving the road. This caused slow moving traffic in the area.