MDOT releases info on Hurricane Nate impact on traffic
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has released a statement on traffic impacts due to Hurricane Nate: PRESS RELEASE: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is forecasting...
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MDWFP and MDOT caution drivers during deer season
by Alex Paton
Deer season is coming up and that also means that there will be more deer along the roadways. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and...
Fatal interstate wreck highlights necessity for roadwork safety
by Jared Bounds
Safety is MDOT’s number one priority: safety of the traveling public and safety of highway workers. In 2016, there were approximately 10 fatalities in Mississippi...
MDOT urges travel safety during football season
by Sarah Ulmer
Football season has arrived, and that means hitting the road to support our favorite college teams. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) knows how serious...
Deadly wreck on I-20 underscores safety on Mississippi roads
by Jared Bounds
An early-morning wreck on I-20 in Pearl tied up traffic for hours Wednesday. According to MDOT, the wreck happened on a stretch of interstate near...
National preparedness month kicks off in September
by Sarah Ulmer
Residents of Mississippi are not strangers to extreme weather conditions. Severe weather has the potential of becoming very dangerous, and it is important to prepare...
Students heading back to school, traffic coming with them
by Sarah Ulmer
Bright yellow school buses that have been out of sight will be seen again as summer ends and class begins. Although getting to school on...
Two Mississippi structures trying to work together
by Sarah Ulmer
In June 2016, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) began a project to extend the lifespan of the bridge on Highway 465 over Steele Bayou...
Mississippi weather aiding in pothole creation
by Sarah Ulmer
It’s no secret that Mississippi’s roads need some major repair. The wear and tear isn’t from drivers along, the Magnolia state’s rainy season has an...
Would you consider yourself a good driver?
by Sarah Ulmer
The number one priority for the Mississippi Department of Transportation is safe driving. With so many vehicles on the roads for summer it’s even more...