<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=35AS0f_14pxnhlb00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=35AS0f_14pxnhlb00" width="1200" height="600" >MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - As construction at the Megasite in Madison County continues, some residents in the area are concerned about the increased construction traffic on their roadways. The speed limit on Highway 22 in Madison County is 55 miles per hour; however, some heavy-duty trucks travel much faster and with heavier loads, creating safety concerns for residents. According to Michael Flood with the Mississippi Department of Transportation, dozens of residents have called regarding the heavy construction traffic on the highway. Residents on social media say these trucks are traveling over the speed limit at times and are often overweight due to carrying dirt and other equipment to the Megasite, located at the intersection of Highway 22 and Nissan Parkway. “We have not sustained much damage to the road. However, if a lot of these trucks are overweight, like we suspect some of them are carrying dirt and whatnot, eventually that will result in damage to the road,” Flood explained. “I think we’re a year, maybe two years away from seeing that damage. But if we can get these trucks to follow the weight limits and laws that will prevent that from happening, then that’ll keep our roads in a lot better shape.”If residents are concerned, law enforcement can help make sure the roadways stay safe. “If you notice traffic laws being violated, running of stop signs, speeding, that kind of thing, contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Department or MHP,” Flood said. When it comes to quality, Flood said the road is safe to travel on right now. MDOT is checking the road quality often to make sure no residents are driving over buckling pavement or potholes. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it and include the headline of the story in your email.</div></body>

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MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - As construction at the Megasite in Madison County continues, some residents in the area are concerned about the increased construction traffic on their roadways. The speed limit on Highway 22 in Madison County is 55 miles per hour; however, some heavy-duty trucks travel much faster...

Construction traffic along Highway 22 raising concerns

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MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - As construction at the Megasite in Madison County continues, some residents in the area are concerned about the increased const

Construction traffic along Highway 22 raising concerns

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