NEWTON, MISS. – Commissioner Willie Simmons, Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects across central Mississippi.
“As these projects continue making headway, the safety and mobility of our state’s infrastructure increases,” said Simmons. “As Commissioner, I hope to continue to be able to make this kind of investment into our state’s transportation network. These are your tax dollars hard at work.”
State Route 19 expansion continues in Neshoba County
A major expansion project continues along 4.6 miles of State Route 19 from Tucker to Philadelphia in Neshoba County. The project will expand SR 19 from two to four lanes. Phase I is complete.
Phase II work is underway and includes clearing, grubbing and milling the southbound lanes of SR 19, removing old box culverts and bridges and constructing box culverts and bridges. Lanes are being built on the north end of the project. Crews are also working on pipe placement, realigning county roads and paving ditches.
Phase III will place traffic in the four-lane configuration, place the final lift of asphalt and provide permanent striping. The $36 million contract was awarded to W.G. Yates and Sons Construction of Philadelphia. Remaining work is expected to wrap up late 2024.
Source: MDOT
Mill and overlay of State Route 16 in Leake County
A project consisting of the mill and overlay of five miles of State Route 16 from the Madison County line to west of State Route 25 is underway in Leake County. Work includes repairing failed areas in the existing pavement and replacing guardrail and deficient signs. Construction signs have been placed.
The $2.8 million project was awarded to Dickerson & Bowen, Inc. Remaining work is scheduled to wrap up by the summer.
Mill and overlay begins on I-20 in Scott County
A mill and overlay of 17 miles of I-20 from the Rankin County line to 0.35 miles east of State Route 501 in Scott County got underway earlier this year.
The scope of work includes repairing failed areas in the existing pavement, pressure grouting and repair of longitudinal joints, removal of debris from existing drainage structures, tree clearing, replacement of deficient guardrail, upgrading traffic signal detection radar at the State Route 35 interchange, epoxy repairs and resealing joints on various bridges throughout the project.
The $28 million project was awarded to APAC-MS, Inc., and the estimated completion is summer 2025.
Bridge repair underway on State Route 15 in Neshoba County
A bridge repair recently began on State Route 15 over the Kansas City Southern Railroad in Neshoba County. The scope of work includes the replacement of prestressed concrete plate bearings, bridge railing repair, repairing spalled areas with epoxy mortar, hydro-demolition and concrete overlay of the bridge deck, resealing of bridge joints and undersealing of the end bents.
During the closure period, one lane will remain open with traffic control devices in place that will allow travel in each direction. Work is underway on the northbound lane and once complete, crews will switch to the southbound side.
The $1 million project was awarded to Key, LLC. Work is expected to be complete this fall.
Mill and overlay of State Route 19 complete in Lauderdale County
A mill and overlay of five miles of State Route 19 from 0.5 miles north of North Hills St. to 0.2 miles north of State Route 494 is complete. The scope of work included safety improvements to the intersections of SR 494 and SR 19 and State Blvd. Extension and SR 19, removal of debris from existing drainage structures, random clearing of trees on right-of-way to improve sight distance, repairing failed areas in the existing pavement, replacement of guardrail, replacement of signs and resealing bridge joints.
APAC-MS, Inc. was awarded the $5.5 million contract. All pay items are complete. Crews are currently working on final punch list items.
Mill and overlay of State Route 15 through Philadelphia complete
A mill and overlay of two miles of State Route 15 from 0.6 miles south of State Route 21 to 0.5 miles north of State Route 16 is complete in Neshoba County. The scope of work included repairing failed areas, traffic signal detection upgrades and deficient guardrail upgrades.
The $4.3 million project was awarded to Dickerson & Bowen, Inc.
“We are so grateful to the Governor, State Legislature and Federal Delegation for providing the Commission new funding that enables us to do projects like these which provide a safer and more efficient transportation system in the state. In addition, we give thanks to MDOT staff and contractors for their commitment and superb job performance,” said Simmons. “Please drive slowly and stay alert for roadside crews throughout these work zones. Together, we will work to pave our way towards a brighter, safer and more connected Mississippi.”
