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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced updates on several construction and maintenance projects in northeast Mississippi.
“It’s great to get more projects moving, but our list is long and growing,” said Commissioner John Caldwell, Northern Transportation District. “Thankfully, we have a great team of legislative leadership, MDOT professionals, as well as road and bridge contractors that do the hard work on our highways. Please slow down in work zones to show your appreciation.”
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Capacity project on State Route 15 in Union County: A $58.7 million project is underway in Union County to construct 5.35 miles of new parallel lanes of State Route 15 to complete the 4-lane connection of Pontotoc to New Albany.
The contractor is currently working on dirt operations on the sub-grade of the highway, constructing bridges and laying drainage pipe.
The contract was awarded to Talbot Brothers Contracting of Nesbit. Work is expected to be completed in spring 2027.
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Capacity project on State Route 15 in Tippah County: A $195 million project has been let in Tippah County to construct 10.5 miles of a new 4-lane alignment of State Route 15 from Union County to Ripley and a State Route 2 connector in Blue Mountain.
This first project phase will consist of grading, building bridges and laying drainage pipe.
The contract was awarded to W.G. Yates & Sons Construction of Jackson. Work is expected to be completed in summer 2028.
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U.S. Highway 82 safety enhancements and overlay in Lowndes County: A $19.8 million safety enhancement and overlay project is nearing completion in Lowndes County on 7 miles of U.S. 82 from U.S. 45 South to 1 mile east of Military Road.
This project includes mainline curve reconstruction, ramp lengthening, sign enhancements and pavement mill and overlay. The contractor is currently placing high-friction surface course in the curves as an enhanced safety feature.
The contract was awarded to Falcon Contracting Company, Inc of Columbus. Work is expected to be completed in early fall 2024.
Bridge replacement project on State Route 182 in Webster County: A bridge replacement project is underway to replace the State Route 182 bridges over White Creek Canal and Little Black Creek in Webster County.
The contractor has completed bridge work and is currently placing asphalt to tie the existing road to the new bridges.
This $4.7 million project was awarded to Ste-Bil Grading of Waterford. The bridge replacement is expected to be completed in fall 2024.
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Safety project on State Route 12 in Lowndes County: A $7.5 million safety project is underway on 12 miles of State Route 12 from State Route 50, to the Alabama State line and various locations on State Highway 69 in Lowndes County.
The project includes widening and overlay, sign upgrades and other safety enhancements.
The contract was awarded to Cook and Son LLC of Smithville. Work is expected to be completed in summer 2025.
Bridge replacement project on State Route 407 in Choctaw County: A bridge replacement project is progressing to replace the State Route 407 bridges over Yockanookany River and relief in Choctaw County.
The contractor is working on the substructures of the bridges.
This $5.2 million project was awarded to Ste-Bil Grading. The bridge replacements are expected to be completed in summer 2025.
Mill and overlay project on State Route 69 in Lowndes County: A mill and overlay project is nearing completion in Lowndes County on State Route 69 from Ganderson Creek to State Route 182.
The contractor is working on driveway tie-ins and shoulder work.
The $1.3 million project was let in May 2024 and awarded to Falcon Contracting Company of Columbus. The project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2024.
Overlay project on State Route 14 in Winston County: A mill and overlay project is underway in Winston County on State Route 14 from Walter Burroughs Road to Bond Road.
The $4.4 million project was awarded to APAC of Jackson. The project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2024.
Work zone safety: Highway work zones are meant to protect the traveling public and workers on the side of the road. Work zones present new traffic patterns and configurations that may be unfamiliar to motorists. For information about how to navigate highway work zones safely, visit GoMDOT.com/drivesmartms.
MDOT project website: Stay up to date on MDOT’s significant, active projects by visiting GoMDOT.com/Projects. The webpage provides up-to-date information on project timelines, progress and any potential road closures or detours that may be associated with the project.
For more information about these and other MDOT maintenance and construction projects, download the free MDOT Traffic mobile app, visit MDOTtraffic.com and like and follow @MississippiDOT on Facebook and X, formerly Twitter.
Highway 5 through Benton county and highway 4 West that goes through Benton and Marshall county are awesome!!! There are maybe 2 spots that still hold water and cause hydroplaning but all in all they did a great job!!
Top Hat
09-06
Good luck. Most of the time they rip up rd an don't fix it for months
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