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Calhoun City, MS · Traffic & Transit
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MSU students showcase eco-friendly electric vehicle on-campus
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Drivers and students are finding new ways to save money on fuel, and educational methods for people to use electric vehicles. The MSU EcoCAR EV Challenge team allows visitors on campus to get a close-up look at developing vehicle technology. Students are getting hands-on experience...
Neshoba Democrat
Local leaders celebrate transit progress, call for more support
A Transportation Awareness Program was held Thursday morning at the Depot, where representatives from Philadelphia Transit, MDOT, and local elected officials spoke about the importance of transportation in the region. Philadelphia Transit, Choctaw Transit, and Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit were among the organizations in attendance. Others in the Eztag region,...
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Saltillo bridge temporarily opens after eight-month closure
A bridge in Lee County is temporarily open to local traffic, with plans to officially reopen it within 30-60 days.
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MDOT: Philly Roundabout Construction to Begin Monday
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–The construction on the new roundabout at the Hwy. 15/16 intersection is now expected to begin at 9 Monday morning. The construction was moved up a few days because a new traffic signal’s installation was finished early. That temporary signal is in front of Tolbert Chevrolet, and...
Neshoba Democrat
Roundabout construction rescheduled again, pushed up to Monday
After the new traffic signals were installed sooner than expected this week, MDOT has again adjusted the start date for roundabout construction. Work on the Highway 15/16 roundabout at the bypass is now set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3. The project includes a detour with temporary traffic signals in front of Tolbert Chevrolet.
WTOK
Philadelphia roundabout construction preparation begins
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Tupelo announces street paving projects starting Monday
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – The City of Tupelo’s Public Works Department is giving drivers a heads-up — several road projects will begin this week as part of the city’s ongoing effort to improve local streets. Crews will be milling and paving streets Oct. 27-31, weather permitting,...
Neshoba Democrat
Roundabout construction date changed to November
Roundabout construction at the bypass has been rescheduled to start Nov. 4, and the detour will include temporary traffic signals in front of Tolbert Chevrolet. Highway 15/16 near Canal Place and West Beacon Street from State Route 885 in front of Tolbert's to the bypass will be closed until June 30, 2026, as part of the construction, MDOT said.
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Roundabout Construction to start next week in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Miss. (WTOK) - Temporary closures are planned in Philadelphia starting next Tuesday, October 28. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), construction is expected to last until June 30, 2026. Closures include Hwy 16 at Canal Place and W. Beacon St. from Hwy 885 to Hwy 16, as well as, the connection to Hwy 375 from Hwy 16 and W. Beacon St.
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Closures Coming Due to Roundabout Construction in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–While not all of the detour routes have been announced yet for the roundabout construction in Philadelphia, the Miss. Dept. of Transportation has announced some closures that will begin soon to accomodate the construction. Highway 16 at Canal Place and West Beacon St. from Hwy. 885 to Hwy....
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Log truck turned on its side on Highway 50 in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Drivers may want to take an alternate route. After a crash involving a log truck, parts of Highway 50 were closed down. A semi-truck carrying logs was turned over on its side, with damage to the front of the truck. The crash happened in the...
Neshoba Democrat
Roundabout construction to start soon
Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of Highways 15 and 16 is set to begin later this month and take about two years, with detour details forthcoming. According to MDOT, the nearly $9 million project, which has included the replacement of two bridges, is expected to be completed in Spring 2027.
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Philadelphia roundabout construction preparation begins
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Preparations have begun on the upcoming roundabout construction in Philadelphia. The roundabout will connect Highways 15 and 16 at the west end of Beacon Street. Crews were out today installing the temporary traffic lights around the area of Beacon Street and the Highway 15 intersection where...
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Tupelo Commuters Face Unexpected Delays: Stalled Train Blocks Eason Blvd and Ryder St Intersection
A mechanical hiccup turned a routine day in Tupelo into a commute conundrum, as a train stalled out at the intersection of Eason Boulevard and Ryder Street. The Tupelo Police Department, through a concise statement on social media, alerted residents to the transportation snag. "A train has broken down at the intersection of Eason Blvd and Ryder St. and is currently blocking the crossing," the post read, advising locals to seek out alternatives to their usual routes. The post, which was shared with the public in the early hours, promised updates as soon as the tracks were cleared and passage restored.