I-269 opens in Mississippi
Interstate 269 is now open to commuters in Mississippi. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for one section of Interstate 269...
Tag : MDOT
I-269 opening soon, bringing new opportunities
by Alex Paton
A new interstate will be opening soon in north Mississippi. MDOT Commissioner Mike Tagert said when Interstate 269 is completed, it will providing a safer...
Road and bridge money may take time
by Alex Paton
Roads and bridges in Mississippi will be seeing more funds, however, it may take a while. During the special session, legislators were able to allocate...
Mississippi eligible for share in $225M
by Alex Paton
Mississippi could see a share in $225 million that has been made available to rural states for bridge replacement and rehabilitation. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith...
MDOT urges importance of school zone safety
by Alex Paton
School is back in session for many Mississippi children and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages everyone to make safety their top priority, especially...
MDOT Executive Director backs off “political pressure” claim
The Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation has seemingly walked back on a claim that the department had been pressured into approving a...
Hood to investigate ongoing MDOT/Reeves situation
The ongoing controversy surrounding a potential MDOT project in Flowood has taken a new turn. Last week, a report claimed that Lt. Governor Tate Reeves attempted...
MDOT clarifies controversial Flowood project
Last week a report claimed that Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and other legislators have attempted to influence the Mississippi Department of Transportation in an effort...
Reeves denies involvement in MDOT project
After being mentioned by name in a report, Lt. Governor Tate Reeves has denied any involvement in attempting to influence the Mississippi Department of Transportation...
MDOT: driver safety tips for construction season
by Alex Paton
As Mississippians hit the roadways this summer, the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants to ensure drivers are staying safe on the highways. Jason Williams, Mississippi...