The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened the Mississippi River to maritime traffic, ending a shutdown that stranded more than 1,000 barges on the key conduit for agriculture exports.
May 14, 2021Business, Logistics
Mississippi River Reopens, Freeing Over 1,000 Stuck Barges
Government, Business
Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues 11 Contract Awards
The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded contracts for 11 infrastructure projects throughout the state.
March 25, 2021Government, Business
Mississippi’s I-20 Bridge Project On Track Despite Weather
Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are pressing on with work to replace a bridge carrying Interstate 20 through the state capital.
February 22, 2021Government
Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues Funding for Port Improvements
The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded approximately $768,000 in multimodal funding to enhance port operations in the western part of the state.
February 8, 2021Government, Business, Safety
Mississippi DOT Cautions Drivers About Log Trucks
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has issued a notice reminding drivers to stay alert for log trucks, especially as people on the road adjust to the end of daylight saving time.
November 6, 2020Government, Business, Safety
Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues 18 Contract Awards
The Mississippi Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for 18 infrastructure projects.
July 21, 2020Government, Business, Safety
Mississippi DOT Starts Work on Highway Construction Project
The Mississippi Department of Transportation recently began a construction project to extend state Route 76 as part of a regional highway development effort.
May 1, 2020Government, Business, Safety
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant Convenes ‘Extraordinary Session’ on Infrastructure Funding
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant recently called for a special legislative session to discuss infrastructure funding solutions.
August 22, 2018Business, Safety
FedEx Freight’s Scott Osborne Takes ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Mississippi’s Grand Champion Prize
Grand Champion honors at Mississippi’s annual truck driving championships April 27-28 went to FedEx Freight’s Scott Osborne, competing in the tanker class.
April 28, 2018Government, Business
Mississippi House Speaker Proposes Diversions, Tax Swap to Fund Infrastructure
Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn presented an infrastructure funding plan April 12 that would divert money to transportation projects over the next several years.
April 17, 2018