MDOT makes progress on north Mississippi projects
Oct. 15, 2024 – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced several construction and maintenance project updates in north Mississippi.
“These projects are vital to our communities in northwest Mississippi, and they wouldn’t be possible without the tremendous level of support we receive from our state legislature and executive branch,” said Mitch Turner, District 2 Engineer.
U.S. 51/Turman intersection improvements in DeSoto County
Work has started on an intersection improvement project at U.S. 51 and Turman in Southaven.
The $1.2 million contract was awarded to J.M. Duncan, Inc. of Ripley. Work is expected to be complete in spring 2025.
Bridge replacements on State Route 3 in Tate and Tunica counties
Work is progressing on two bridge replacements on State Route 3 in Tate and Tunica counties. The bridges are being built over the CNIC Railroad and the Coldwater River near Savage. They are being constructed on a new alignment, adjacent to the existing road.
Traffic has been moved onto the new alignment and bridges. The contractor is removing the old river bridge and connecting the local roads to the new alignment.
The $25.5 million project was awarded to Talbot Brothers Contracting Co. Inc. Work is expected to be completed in summer 2024.
Intersection improvements on U.S. 61 in Tunica County
A $3.6 million project to install a directional median and make intersection improvements is nearing completion in Tunica County.
Remaining work includes installing raised pavement markers and a small amount of detail stripe.
The contract was awarded to Ste-Bil Grading Inc. of Waterford. Work is expected to be completed in fall 2024.
Roundabout construction on U.S. 51 at Main Street in Senatobia
Work is progressing on a new roundabout in Tate County. Installation of the new storm drainpipes and inlets is complete. Construction of the new roundabout is underway. The intersection was closed in July to complete the work.
The $2.9 million contract was awarded to Ste-Bil Grading Inc. Work is expected to be completed in winter 2024.
