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Laurel announces reopening of Central Avenue
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The City of Laurel announced Central Avenue has reopened to traffic after months of work on an infrastructure project. The road closed in April 2026 so a contractor could install a new waterline and complete waterline tie-ins. City leaders said the asphalt in place is not the final surface for Central […]
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Pecan Ave., Beacon St. intersection in Philadelphia, Miss., closed Tuesday
The intersection of Pecan Avenue and Beacon Street in Philadelphia, Mississippi, will be closed from about 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, the city said. The closure is to allow crews to make sewer and storm drain repairs, the city’s traffic advisory said. The advisory included a...
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Philadelphia Roundabout Construction Sparks Safety Debates and Driver Adjustments
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A new roundabout is taking shape in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and it is already changing the way local drivers navigate the area. The project, currently under construction by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) at the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 16, is designed to significantly improve safety and streamline the flow of traffic, though some residents remain skeptical.
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Philadelphia Roundabout Construction Sparks Safety Debates and Driver Adjustments
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Major road changes will soon take place on Dale Dr. in Marion
MARION, Miss. (WTOK) -Mayor Larry Gill continues to improve the quality of life in the town, as residents will soon have a smoother travel experience in their morning commute. He says plans for a roundabout at the four-way intersection in Marion will begin fairly soon, as over the years, traveling through Marion has been a bit difficult due to the congestion of the four-way stop with school buses and people traveling through for work. He says this idea was beneficial.
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Myrtle Street to Beacon Street closing overnight for MDOT roadwork
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Myrtle Street to Beacon Street will be closed beginning Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 8 p.m. while the Mississippi Department of Transportation completes roadwork repairs in the area. The closure will remain in effect until 7 a.m. and may continue into Aug. 13. Local traffic is asked...
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MDOT to install 14 LED lights at roundabout
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi Department of Transportation last Tuesday for a lighting system at the Highway 15/16 roundabout. Under the agreement, MDOT will install 14 LED lights as part of the ongoing roundabout project. The city will not be responsible...
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New roundabout to improve traffic flow, safety in Philadelphia, Mississippi
Roundabouts are becoming more and more common as a new way to ensure traffic runs more smoothly and efficiently with the next one being installed in Philadelphia to connect Highway 16 and Highway 15. Michael Flood, public information officer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, spoke on why the roundabout...