MDOT projects progress in southeast Mississippi

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Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Transportation:

Commissioner Tom King, Southern Transportation District, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects in south Mississippi.

“A tremendous amount of infrastructure work is taking place throughout the southeastern region of the state this summer during peak construction season,” said Commissioner Tom King. “More construction work is in action thanks to increased funding from the Mississippi Legislature and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. As you see orange barrels and roadside workers this summer, remember to slow down, put away distractions and be patient. Better road and travel conditions will be the result of this work.”

Lottery-funded widening and overlay of State Route 29 underway in Jones County

A $7 million project to widen and overlay State Route 29 from west of I-59 to the intersection of State Route 28 is now underway in Jones County. Milling and paving is currently underway on I-59 ramps and permanent striping is being installed on SR 29. This project was awarded to Warren Paving of Hattiesburg and is expected to be complete fall 2023.

Massive construction project on State Route 57 in Jackson County underway

Work began this spring on a project to grade, drain, bridge and pave approximately 9 miles of State Route 57 from I-10 to Vancleave. The project will widen SR 57 from two to four lanes and create a new four-lane alignment near the Vancleave area. The contractor is currently performing clearing operations at the north end of the project. Earthwork operations are underway in areas necessary to facilitate bridge and box culvert construction. Drainage culverts are being installed between I-10 and Humphrey Rd. Current bridge work includes driving piling at three bridge sites. Clearing should be completed in fall 2023, and crews will work on drainage structures and bridge construction through the end of the year.

The project is expected to alleviate congestion in the area and expand the capacity of the roadway, which is a hurricane evacuation route. The $212.6 million project was awarded to W.G. Yates and Sons Construction Company of Jackson and is expected to wrap up in 2027.

Safety improvements on I-59 in Forrest County

A safety improvement project is ongoing in Forrest County on I-59. This $66.7 million project stretches 14 miles from the Lamar County line to just south of Moselle.

Crews are currently grading and paving at Monroe Rd. interchange as well as grading south of the interchange. Curbs and drainage structures are also being installed. This project was awarded to Dunn Roadbuilders of Laurel and is expected to be complete in 2024.

Mill and overlay project now complete on I-10 in Harrison County

Paving work is complete on a project to mill and overlay I-10 from the Hancock County line to Wolf Creek Bridge. This project precedes a widening project involving the same stretch of I-10 from just west of Diamondhead to just east of County Farm Road, which should begin late in 2023.

This nearly $6 million contract was awarded to Warren Paving.

Mill and overlay project underway on I-59 in Pearl River County

A $37 million project is underway to mill and overlay I-59 from just north of the Louisiana state line to McNeill. The project also involves pier protection for bridges, new asphalt with a drainage layer and ramp improvements. Crews recently completed pier protection wall installation and are now working to remove and replace failed areas of existing concrete and asphalt pavement in advance of the overlay.

This project was awarded to Huey P. Stockstill of Picayune and is expected to be completed by early 2024.

Overlay project underway on U.S. 84 in Jones County

A project is underway to overlay U.S. 84 in Jones County from the beginning of state maintenance in Laurel, just west of I-59, to the Wayne County line. Mainline paving is complete from the Tallahalla Creek bridge to the Wayne County line, and work continues on driveways, county roads and crossovers. This $14 million project was awarded to Dunn Roadbuilders and is expected to be completed this fall.

Safety improvements on U.S. 49 in Forrest County nearing completion

A safety improvement project on U.S. 49 is nearing completion in Forrest County. The project stretches from the Stone County line to South Gate Road. The last two directional crossovers at State Route 13 and Carnes Rd. are under construction with paving underway. Local roads and crossovers are also being paved.

This $41 million contract was awarded to T.L. Wallace Construction of Columbia and is expected to wrap up in fall 2023.

Mill and overlay project on I-59 nearing completion in Lamar and Pearl River Counties

A $13 million project to mill and overlay 7 miles of I-59 from just south of the Hillsdale interchange to the Lamar County line is underway. Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) pavement is being placed. This project was awarded to Warren Paving and is expected to be complete in summer 2023.

Bridge replacement on State Route 42 in Perry County underway

A bridge replacement project is underway to replace the State Route 42 bridge over Tallahalla Creek in Perry County. All piles and drill shafts are complete. Post tension bridge components are being installed and geotextile fabric and stone base is being placed on the approach.

This $17 million project was awarded to Cotton Creek Transport of Laurel. The bridge replacement is expected to be completed in fall 2023.

Signal and information technology improvement projects in Harrison and Hancock Counties

Following damage sustained by Hurricane Zeta, traffic signals and information technology equipment are being repaired or replaced at 42 intersections along U.S. 90 from Bay St. Louis to Biloxi. Work on high priority signals in Gulfport and Biloxi is complete, and the contractor is working from east to west to complete groups of intersections. New cable, conduit and ITS components are being installed.

This $5 million project was awarded to Webster Electric of Collinsville. Work is expected to be complete in spring 2024.

A similar project is now underway in Harrison County to repair or replace traffic signals and information technology equipment at 51 signalized intersections along U.S. 49, I-10, I-110, State Route 605 and State Route 67. The contractor is performing night work and currently replacing signal equipment on U.S. 49 and SR 605, focusing on cable span intersections. This $3.4 million project was awarded to Powell Construction Services of Vancleave and is expected to wrap up in spring 2024

Bridge replacement project underway on State Route 43 in Pearl River County

A $4.2 million project is underway on State Route 43 in Pearl River County to replace the Hogpen Branch Bridge. Clearing and grubbing have been completed, and the old bridge has been removed. Earthwork is underway, and test piles have been driven. SR 43 is currently closed to through traffic from Pine Grove Rd. to Rock Ranch Rd. while the project is ongoing.

The contract for this project was awarded to Chris Albritton Construction of Laurel and is expected to wrap up spring 2024.

Overlay on State Route 63 in George County now complete

An overlay project on State Route 63 is now complete in George County from Sally Parker Rd. to U.S. 98. This $7.6 million project was awarded to Warren Paving.

Bridge replacement on State Route 145 in Clarke County is underway

A $4.27 million project to replace two bridges on State Route 145 in Clarke County is underway. Bridges No. 35.0 and No. 43.8 on SR 145 are being replaced. Beams have been set and diaphragms poured for for both bridges. Bridge decks are complete on 43.8 and the bridge deck for 35.0 is nearly complete. This project was awarded to T.L. Wallace and should be completed in 2024.

Overlay project on U.S. 90 in Hancock County now complete

An overlay project to pave 5 miles of U.S. 90 in Hancock County from Rifle Range Road to Lower Bay Road is complete. This $6 million project was awarded to Huey P. Stockstill.

Overlay project on State Route 614 in Jackson County underway

A $2.3 million project is underway to pave 4.6 miles of State Route 614 from State Route 63 to State Route 614. Clearing and drainage work is complete and the contractor is currently placing lift to level the roadway. This project was awarded to Warren Paving and is expected to be completed in fall 2023.

Work zone safety

Highway work zones are meant to protect the traveling public and the highway workers on the side of the road. Work zones can be found throughout the state and often present unfamiliar traffic conditions. Examples of common work zones found on Mississippi highways and a complete list of tips can be found at GoMDOT.com/drivesmartms.

MDOT recently launched a new project update webpage that aims to keep the public informed regarding significant, active 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. Access the MDOT projects webpage by visiting GoMDOT.com/Projects.

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