Check out all of the MDOT projects underway in western Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Commissioner Willie Simmons has introduced updates to a number of Mississippi Division of Transportation upkeep tasks in western Mississippi.

“These tasks, a few of which have been lately accomplished or nearing completion, are a significant funding into our infrastructure system that may make Mississippi a safer place to reside and work,” mentioned Simmons. “These tasks will vastly enhance security and effectivity all through the western a part of our state.”

Greenville Bypass development continues

Crews are making headway on the development of roughly 9 miles of four-lane freeway generally known as the U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass from State Route 1 to Leland. Work started on the key development venture final 12 months.

Six field culverts have been constructed with work on two others underway. Crews at the moment are getting ready to pour deck on the Kuhn Street bridge, driving piles for the Previous U.S. 61 bridge, pouring columns for a Black Bayou bridge and paving the mainline from Kuhn Street to Previous U.S. 61.

“As soon as full, the Greenville Bypass will vastly alleviate site visitors congestion, improve protected driving circumstances and improve enterprise and financial alternatives in Greenville, Leland and surrounding areas,” mentioned Simmons. “It’s thrilling to see such progress on this large development venture in Washington County. I contemplate this venture one of many best in a few years within the Mississippi Delta and stay up for seeing it by.”

The $137 million contract was awarded to Eutaw Building of Madison. Work is on observe to be accomplished fall 2025.

I-20 Frontage Street extension venture full in Vicksburg

Crews lately accomplished a capability venture in Vicksburg that may enhance security and mobility within the space. The venture referred to as for the development of the I-20 south frontage street extension to U.S. 80 in Warren County.

“The venture additionally included repairs to 5 bridges throughout the Vicksburg metropolis limits, additional preserving infrastructure in western Mississippi,” mentioned Simmons.

The $17.3 million contract was awarded to T.L. Wallace Building, Inc. of Columbia.

Mill and overlay on I-55 in Holmes County

A mill and overlay of twenty-two miles of I-55 from half a mile north of State Route 17 to the Carroll County line continues in Holmes County. Along with the mill and overlay, timber are additionally being cleared inside 50 ft of the journey lane.

Crews proceed clearing efforts and repairing failed areas on ramps all through the venture.

The $39 million venture was awarded to APAC-Mississippi of Jackson. Work is estimated to be accomplished by spring 2024.

U.S. 61 intersection enhancements close to completion in Jefferson County

A venture that gives enhancements to the intersection of U.S. 61 and State Route 533 in Jefferson County is wrapping up. Most work is full because the contractor awaits everlasting signage to put in.

“The venture will vastly improve security circumstances alongside a busy intersection of two highways close to Fayette,” mentioned Simmons.

The $2.7 million venture was awarded to G. Rayborn Contracting of Natchez. Remaining work will wrap up by the spring.

State Route 27 bridge substitute in Warren County

A venture to interchange a bridge on State Route 27 over the Massive Black River in Warren County is making headway. Clearing operations are full and borrow materials is being hauled in to assemble the brand new alignment.

Drilled shafts are being constructed on the south finish of the bridge. Crews are starting to pour caps on the north facet of the Massive Black River.

The $19 million contract was awarded to Key, LLC of Madison. Work is estimated to be accomplished this fall.

State Route 3 slide restore in Warren County

A slide restore venture on State Route 3 positioned 3.4 miles north of the U.S. 61/SR 3 interchange stays underway. The venture additionally requires the restore of a field culvert 0.1 mile north of State Route 433.

The slope close to the IP Plant has been graded and grassed. Remaining work is on observe to be accomplished by the summer time.

The $1.3 million contract was awarded to Hemphill Building Firm of Florence.

State Route 18 bridge substitute in Copiah County

A bridge substitute venture on State Route 18 between the Claiborne and Hinds County strains is underway in Copiah County. Field culverts are presently being constructed together with the detour.

The $4.9 million contract was awarded to Joe McGee Building Firm of Lake. Work is anticipated to be accomplished by spring 2024.

State Route 27 bridge substitute in Hinds County

One other bridge substitute venture on SR 27 is underway over Maxie Creek in Hinds County. Site visitors has been moved onto the detour bridge. Crews are presently driving piles for the brand new bridge.

The $5.6 million contract was awarded to Key, LLC. The venture is predicted to wrap up this fall.

Interstate 55 overlay continues in Copiah County

A mill and overlay of 11 miles of I-55 from the Lincoln County line to Hazlehurst is progressing in Copiah County. All clearing operations alongside the interstate are full. Crews have accomplished half of the mainline paving.

The $16.1 million contract was awarded to W.E. Blain & Sons of Mount Olive. Remaining work is on observe to be accomplished summer time 2023.

Lottery-funded tasks wrapping up throughout district

In Claiborne County, a lottery-funded overlay of State Route 548 from the start of state upkeep at Hermanville to the Copiah County line is underway. Crews have repaired failed areas on the venture and can start mainline paving. The $2.8 million venture was awarded to Dickerson & Bowen of Jackson, and is predicted to wrap up this spring.

In Copiah County, a lottery-funded mill and overlay of 14 miles of U.S. 51 from the Lincoln County line to south of State Route 28, a half mile of State Route 850 from U.S. 51 to the top of state upkeep and simply over half a mile of State Route 848 from U.S. 51 to the top of state upkeep is underway. The contractor has begun mainline paving efforts. The practically $5 million venture was awarded to Dickerson & Bowen and anticipated to wrap up this spring.

In Humphreys County, a lottery-funded mill and overlay of two miles of U.S. 49 W from the five-lane part south of Belzoni to north of State Route 12 west is full. The $3.2 million venture was awarded to APAC-Mississippi.

In Issaquena County, a lottery-funded mill and overlay of eight miles of State Route 16 from the start of state upkeep in Grace to the top of state upkeep in Rolling Fork is full. The $4.3 million venture was awarded to APAC-Mississippi.

In Sharkey County, a lottery-funded venture that requires the overlay of 20 miles of U.S. 61 from the Issaquena County line to Rolling Fork is full. The $6.1 million contract was awarded to APAC-Mississippi.

In Sunflower County, the state lottery and $250,000 in particular funds from the legislature overlayed eight miles of State Route 3 from U.S. 49 W to U.S. 82 at Moorhead. The $2.8 million venture was awarded to APAC-Mississippi. All work on this venture is full.

District-wide intersection enhancements

A venture calling for enhancements to intersections all through District 3 is underway. Work consists of updating and including indicators, stripe, raised pavement markers, flasher assemblies and lights at numerous intersections all through the district. Crews have begun striping and putting in indicators at numerous intersections all through the district.

The practically $3 million venture was awarded to Atwood Fence Firm of Kosciusko. Work is scheduled to be accomplished this summer time.

“I wish to specific my appreciation to the MDOT workers, the contractors and their workers for conserving Mississippi shifting by their devoted work on our state roads and bridges,” mentioned Simmons. “Motorists are reminded to decelerate and be on excessive alert for roadside staff working to finish these tasks as rapidly and safely as doable. Lastly, as Commissioner, I wish to thank the taxpayers for permitting us to place your tax {dollars} to give you the results you want.”

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