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MCCOMB, MISS. – Commissioner Charles Busby, Southern Transportation District, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects in southwest Mississippi.
“Construction season is fully underway in southwest Mississippi with significant progress being made on road, bridge and intersection improvement projects throughout the region,” said Busby. “Notably, a few projects recently wrapped up ahead of schedule, thanks to favorable conditions and a committed workforce. These infrastructure upgrades not only make our communities safer, better connected and more efficient, they are vital for our state’s growth and prosperity.”
Bridge replacement on U.S. 98 underway in Marion County
Work is progressing on a bridge replacement project over the Pearl River on U.S. 98 in Marion County where both the eastbound and westbound bridges are being replaced. Traffic has been shifted to the westbound bridge in a head-to-head configuration to allow for the eastbound bridge replacement. Portions of the eastbound bridge have been removed, and bank stabilization work has begun. Crews are assembling steel reinforcement cages for the trial drill shaft. Over the next few months, production drill shafts will be installed, and caps poured.
The $57.7 million project was awarded to T.L. Wallace of Columbia and is expected to be completed in 2027.
Bridge replacement on State Route 149 ongoing in Simpson County
A project to replace three bridges on State Route 149 between State Route 13 and U.S. 49 in Simpson County is making headway. With steel placement near completion, crews will soon pour the deck on the Sellers Creek Bridge (Bridge No. 128.6) and the Dabbs Creek Bridge (Bridge No. 131.7). The deck and approach slabs have been poured on the Dabbs Creek Relief Bridge, and work on the railings will follow.
The bridges are closed to traffic for the duration of the project. This $25 million contract was awarded to T.L. Wallace, and Phase I of the project is expected to wrap up in 2025. Phase II will involve the replacement of the Strong River Bridge and will begin after Phase I is complete.
Bridge replacement on U.S. 98 underway in Franklin County
An aging truss bridge on U.S. 98 over the Homochitto River is being replaced with a modern post-tension concrete bridge in Franklin County as part of a $25.7 million project. The scope of work also includes the construction of new drainage structures on each side of the bridge as well as approximately 2,500 feet of new roadway.
At the primary bridge location, a work bridge platform is complete, and site grading is underway. Crews are also performing dirt work backfilling a newly constructed double box bridge. U.S. 98 is closed between State Route 556 and Berrytown Rd. while construction is ongoing.
This $25.7 million contract was awarded to Key, LLC of Madison and is expected to be completed in summer 2026.
Overlay, intersection improvements now complete on U.S. 49 in Simpson County
Work is complete on a $17.2 million project to overlay 10 miles of U.S. 49 from Magee to Mendenhall and make intersection improvements on U.S. 49 from Goodwater Rd. to First Ave.
The contract was awarded to APAC – Mississippi, Inc. of Richland.
Overlay now complete on U.S. 84 in Jefferson Davis County
Mainline paving and all shoulder improvements are now complete on a project to overlay U.S. 84 from the Lawrence County line to the Covington County line.
This $12.5 million project was awarded to APAC – Mississippi, Inc.
Mill and overlay project begins on U.S. 49 in Simpson and Covington counties
Work has begun on a $10 million project to mill and overlay approximately 10 miles of U.S. 49 from Mount Olive to Magee. Mainline paving is complete, and crews are now focused on paving local roads, crossovers and shoulders.
The contract was awarded to APAC – Mississippi, Inc. and is expected to be completed fall 2024.
Mill and overlay project nearing completion on U.S. 98 in Pike and Walthall counties
Paving is now complete and shoulder work is underway on a project to mill and overlay approximately 7 miles of U.S. 98 from the Bogue Chitto River to Industrial Park Rd. in Pike and Walthall counties. The $6 million project was awarded to Dickerson & Bowen of Brookhaven and is expected to be complete in summer 2024.
Intersection improvement project ongoing at State Route 28 and 37 in Smith County
A project in Smith County began in April to improve the intersection of State Route 28 and State Route 37 in Taylorsville. Construction signs have been installed, equipment has been mobilized, and work has begun on underground storm drainage. Once construction is complete, State Route 28 and State Route 37 will have a traditional intersection alignment and a traffic signal.
The $5.5 million project was awarded to Chris Albritton Construction of Laurel and should be completed in 2025.
Widening and overlay project underway on State Route 569 in Amite County
Widening is complete and mainline paving is underway on a $4.2 million project to widen and overlay approximately 10 miles of State Route 569 from State Route 24 to Coleman Road in Amite County. The project was awarded to Dickerson & Bowen and should wrap up fall 2024.
Bridge replacement project ongoing on State Route 184 in Jefferson Davis County
Work is underway on a $4.5 million bridge replacement project on State Route 184 over White Sand Creek in Jefferson Davis County. Crews have removed the existing bridge and are driving piles for the new bridge foundation.
The project was awarded to N.L. Carson Construction of Carthage and is expected to wrap up in 2025.
Overlay underway on U.S. 84 in Adams County
A $4.5 million project is currently underway in Adams County on approximately 5 miles of U.S. 84 from Dunbarton Rd. to the Franklin County line. Leveling and joint replacement work is complete, and mainline paving is ongoing.
The project was awarded to APAC- Mississippi, Inc. and is expected to be completed in fall 2024.
Mill and overlay complete on U.S. 84 in Lincoln County
Work is complete on a project to mill and overlay the paved shoulders, local roads and crossovers of approximately 5 miles of U.S. 84 from U.S. 51 to Monticello St. NE in Lincoln County. This $2.9 million project was awarded to Dickerson and Bowen, Inc.
Overlay complete on State Route 43 in Lawrence County
An overlay project is now complete on State Route 43 from County Road 43A to State Route 184 in Lawrence County. The $3 million project was awarded to Dickerson and Bowen, Inc.
Widening and overlay now complete on State Route 43 in Simpson County
Work is complete on a project to widen and overlay approximately 8 miles of State Route 43 from State Route 28 to State Route 13 in Simpson County. The $2.6 million project was awarded to AJ Construction of Pearl.
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.
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