<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=44UQYI_14uHzqHn00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=44UQYI_14uHzqHn00" width="1200" height="600" >From Mississippi Department of TransportationPINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Transportation District Commissioner Charles Busby announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation projects.“During the busy summer construction season, crews made major progress on a considerable number of infrastructure projects in the region,” said Busby.“Whether it’s a minor resurfacing project or a large-scale bridge replacement, the work happening in southwest Mississippi reflects our commitment to improving traveling conditions for motorists and positioning our state for economic growth, all while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars.”Projects impacting the Pine Belt include:Bridge replacement on U.S. 98 in Marion CountyBoth eastbound and westbound bridges over the Pearl River are being replaced as part of a project on U.S. 98 in Marion County.The project also includes bank stabilization efforts to help mitigate erosion and address scour issues.The eastbound bridge is being replaced first, and traffic has been shifted to the westbound bridge in a head-to-head configuration while construction is underway. Crews are installing plate girders, cross frames and lateral bracing on the new eastbound bridge.The $57.7 million project was awarded to T.L. Wallace of Columbia and is expected to be completed in 2027.Two mill and overlay projects complete on U.S. 49 in Covington CountyA mill and overlay project is now complete on approximately five miles of U.S. 49 from Richard Kendrick Drive to Seminary in Covington County.The $3.6 million project was awarded to Dunn Roadbuilders of Laurel.Another mill and overlay project is also now complete from the Forrest County line to Richard Kendrick Drive on approximately five miles of U.S. 49 in Covington County.That $3.1 million project was awarded to APAC of Jackson.For both projects, paving is complete and permanent stripe and rumble strip installation remains.The two projects are expected to wrap up this summer.Intersection improvement project ongoing at State Route 28 and 37 in Smith CountyA project is ongoing in Smith County to implement a traditional intersection with a traffic signal at the intersection of Mississippi 28 and Mississippi 37 in Taylorsville.The traffic signal is in place, and traffic has been shifted to the new alignment.Remaining work includes driveway installation, curb and gutter installation, some drainage and paving work as well as permanent stripe placement.The $5.5 million project was awarded to Chris Albritton Construction of Laurel and should be completed this fall.Bridge replacement project now complete on Mississippi 184 in Jefferson Davis CountyWork is now complete on a $4.5 million bridge replacement project on Mississippi 184 over White Sand Creek in Jefferson Davis County. The project was awarded to N.L. Carson Construction of Carthage and is expected to wrap up in 2025.Overlay on Mississippi 43 in Marion County now completeA project is now complete in Marion County to overlay 12 miles of Mississippi 43 from the Pearl River County line to Mississippi 13.The contractor has placed delineators on guardrails and has begun permanent striping.The $4.1 million project was awarded to Southern Paving of Foxworth.Intersection improvement project underway on U.S. 49 and Mississippi 35 in Covington CountyA $2.1 million project has begun to make intersection improvements at U.S. 49 and Mississippi 35 in Covington County.The project scope includes reconstruction of the frontage road as well as traffic signal improvements.The contractor has begun paving the frontage road.The project was awarded to Walters Construction of Laurel and is expected to be complete in spring 2026.Stay up to date on MDOT’s significant, active projects by visiting GoMDOT.com/Projects.For more information about these and other MDOT maintenance and construction projects, download the free MDOT Traffic mobile app, visit MDOTtraffic.com and like and follow @MississippiDOT on Facebook and X.Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.</div></body>

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PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Transportation District Commissioner Charles Busby announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation projects. “During the busy summer construction season, crews made major progress on a considerable number of infrastructure projects in the region,” said Busby. “Whether it’s a minor resurfacing project or...

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PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Transportation District Commissioner Charles Busby announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation

MDOT offers progress report on projects in Pine Belt

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