Tag: Mississippi Department of Transportation

Roadbuilding

Miss. DOT worker aids arrest in copper theft from interstate lights

Last month, a Mississippi Department of Transportation employee saw a strange sight that eventually led to the arrest of a man stealing copper wire from light poles on Interstate 20 in Jackson. The worker saw a copper wire stretched across the interstate from a light pole and attached to the back of a small red […]

August 19, 2019

Roadbuilding

Miss. DOT closes 61 unsafe bridges to prevent losing $530M

The FHA warned that Miss. would lose $530 million in federal transportation funding if all of the unsafe bridges were not closed immediately. More details here.

April 1, 2019

Roadbuilding

Ribbon-cutting marks opening of last phase of I-269 in Miss.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the final miles of I-269 in the state of Mississippi. Get more details on the ceremony here on Equipment World.

October 31, 2018

Roadbuilding

Miss. governor calls special session to discuss infrastructure funding solutions

Find out how Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant plans to move the state forward in terms of improving infrastructure funding on Equipment World.

September 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

Miss. DOT using drones to keep an eye on infrastructure

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is using drones to keep an eye on infrastructure projects in the state, and to help keep drivers safe, LocalMemphis.com reports. Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert explained the importance of drone technology on state roads and bridges, saying “Compared to traditional bridge inspection processes and safety implementations of using employees for […]

May 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

At least 102 dangerous bridges closed in Miss. ‘state of emergency’

Mississippi officials ordered the shutdown of 102 locally owned bridges last week after federal transportation officials warned that if dangerous bridges were not closed immediately, the state could lose access to federal funds for infrastructure. The National Bridge Inspection Standards and the Mississippi Office of State Aid Road Construction had earlier judged the bridges […]

April 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

New website designed to curb Miss. traffic deaths

A new website has been created to try to reduce the rising number of traffic fatalities in Mississippi, especially in work zones. The site, GoMDOT.com/DriveSmartMS, comes in response to a 14-percent increase in road deaths in the state during the past three years, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. “MDOT has a goal of […]

January 29, 2018

Roadbuilding

Miss. DOT wins PR awards

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has received the Judge’s Choice Award for its Centennial Campaign celebrating 100 years of service to the people of Mississippi. The award was presented during the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) Annual Conference. The agency also won a PRism Award for the campaign and honors for individual entries, including […]

November 1, 2017

Roadbuilding

Miss. roads open after Hurricane Nate but some work remains

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says its crews continue road recovery efforts following Hurricane Nate, which struck the Gulf Coast on October 8. “All travel lanes are open, but MDOT crews will continue clearing sand from medians and shoulders along the U.S. Highway 90 corridor,” said Transportation Commissioner Tom King in a news release. “Motorists […]

October 11, 2017

Roadbuilding

Game Day traveling made easier by Miss. DOT

If you’re driving to see your favorite Mississippi college football team and want to check traffic conditions, the state’s department of transportation says it’s now got you covered. Before hitting the road, travelers can log onto MDOTtraffic.com for a free account that gives traffic alerts based on the routes you travel most often. These alerts are sent via […]

September 26, 2017

Roadbuilding

Miss. DOT videos win national award

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has won a national public relations award for its efforts to inform residents on transportation issues. The MDOT’s Public Affairs team and staff members from other departments earned first place in interactive presentation for its series of six videos featuring key transportation issues facing Mississippians. The award is one of […]

September 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Equipment operators, other positions go unfilled by Miss. DOT

The Mississippi Department of Transportation wants legislative help to fill 354 job vacancies, including for equipment operators, according to The (Jackson) Clarion-Ledger. MDOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath has asked the state legislature to give her flexibility to change employee positions and salaries and give performance-based compensation, the newspaper reports. McGrath told the state House’s Transportation […]

September 12, 2017