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December 12, 2024 MDOT to announce the 12 Days of Christmas sign contest winners starting Dec. 14 JACKSON, MISS. – The countdown to Christmas has begun! Starting Dec. 14, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will showcase the winning signs of its 12 Days of Christmas digital message sign (DMS) contest.
Over the past month, MDOT has collected over 600 Christmas-themed holiday messages submitted by the public. Entries were submitted across MDOT’s social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor. The messages revolve around Christmas-themed movies, songs and characters.
The 12 winning signs will be posted on social media @MississippiDOT daily starting Dec. 14, through Christmas Day, Dec. 25.You can also view the daily winners by following the hashtag #MDOTs12DaysofChristmas, and of course, by viewing DMS boards on highways across Mississippi during the 12-day period leading up to Christmas Day.
The first winning message is Grinch-themed and comes from Amy L. via Nextdoor:
LET OTHERS MERGE AND YOUR HEART WILL GROW THREE SIZES
“We received so many clever entries, and greatly appreciate everyone who participated in this year’s 12 Days of Christmas sign contest,” said MDOT Executive Director Brad White. “Now it is time to practice what we preach. Buckle up, cut out distracted driving, and always drive safe and sober. Let’s do our part to make sure we all get to and from our holiday destinations safely.”
Traffic safety messages appear on DMS boards along highways and interstates throughout Mississippi. Any local emergency messages and traffic updates automatically override scheduled messages on the DMS boards.
Stay tuned for other contest winners by following MDOT on social media @MississippiDOT!
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