

The storm, which killed 230 people, cause up to $75 billion in losses, according to the National Hurricane Center (2012 estimate). MDOT hopes to see significant improvements to the state’s infrastructure based on this funding.Hurricane (super storm) Sandy caused immense damage to New York, New Jersey, and surrounding areas on October 29, 2012. Construction of this partially funded $150 million project should begin in 2025. New alignment of State Route 7 from State Route 9 to just north of State Route 6 in Lafayette County.Construction of this partially funded $125 million project should begin in 2025. Construction of this $60 million project should begin in 2024. Construction of this $10 million project should begin in 2024. Interchange improvement on the Flowers interchange on I-20 in Warren County.Construction of this $65 million project should begin in 2024. Widening of State Route 19 from State Route 492 to Tucker in Neshoba County.Construction on this $45 million project should begin in 2024. New alignment on State Route 2 from existing State Route 15 to State Route 15 bypass in Tippah County.Construction on this $150 million project should begin in 2024. New alignment on State Route 15 from Union County line to 1 mile north of State Route 4 at Ripley in Tippah County.

Construction on this $43 million project should begin in 2023. Pavement rehabilitation and widening on U.S.

Funding from the 2023 Legislative Session will allow MDOT to embark on several major capacity projects that will increase safety, alleviate congestion and help grow Mississippi’s economy.Īs a result, funded capacity projects now include: I personally thank Governor Tate Reeves who first cast the vision for this type of investment.”įor several years, MDOT has focused largely on maintenance projects instead of major construction projects due to lack of funding and rising costs. “The resulting projects will improve safety, enhance mobility and boost economic growth and development across Mississippi. “This funding will allow for the further revival of the agency’s capacity program-meaning new construction-along with addressing other important needs,” said White.

