Mississippi Department of Transportation

For those interested in our project to expand State Route 19 in Neshoba County from two to four lanes, we've got great news: Phase I is complete! Crews are now attacking Phase II. 👷 Work in progress includes clearing and grubbing, milling southbound SR 19 lanes, building county roads onto the new alignment, removing old box culverts and bridges, constructing new ones, and hauling borrow and excess excavation. There's a lot to do, but we've got it! Phase III and all the remaining work is expected to wrap up later this year. For MORE on this project and others across central Mississippi, check out our latest District 5 projects release at https://bit.ly/3zhK2Me! #MShwys #ProjectUpdate 🚧

Commissioner Charles Busby, Southern Transportation District; State Representative Mark Tullos; Steven Allen; Jordan Foster; Ross Baker; family and friends joined yesterday in Smith County for the dedication of "State Senator Billy H. Thames Memorial Highway". MORE: https://bit.ly/4eEjIvt #MShwys

It’s Worker Wednesday, and today we’re proud to spotlight Wade Yeates, a Transportation Engineering Technician Supervisor at MDOT's District 3 Maintenance Headquarters in Yazoo County! Wade plays a key role by reviewing and processing requests for driveways, utilities, and other work performed along Mississippi highways and right-of-ways (ROWs). His exceptional dedication and hard work help keep our roadways running smoothly and ensure everything is located in its proper place. Thank you, Wade, for your commitment and all you do for MDOT! #WorkerWednesday #MShwys

Yesterday, the intersection of U.S. Highway 45 & County Road 110 in Quitman was designated as the "Army Specialist Terry Kishaun Dantez Memorial Intersection” in honor of Army Specialist Terry Kishaun Dantez, a U.S. Army soldier who died while serving during Operation Enduring Freedom. Southern Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby; Rep. Troy Smith, R-Enterprise; Rev. Willie James Jefferson, Sr., Tomola Church of God; Debbie Chapman and Gaylen Gordon were among the distinguished guests who spoke at the dedication ceremony attended by family and friends. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3YgrNAL #MShwys

Shoutout to the "In Memory of Frank Randle Jr." group of four volunteers for their amazing work gathering 17 bags of trash off Highway 12 in Tchula yesterday! 💪 Your dedication makes a huge difference in keeping our Mississippi roadways and communities clean, and we appreciate your efforts through the Adopt-a-Highway program! 🌿 #DontTrashMS #KeepMSBeautiful

Widening and overlay, sign upgrades, and other safety enhancements are in progress on 12 miles of State Route 12 from State Route 50 to the Alabama State line and various locations on State Highway 69 in Lowndes County! Work for this safety project is expected to finish next summer. Get MORE details on this project and others in northeast Mississippi in our latest District 1 update at https://bit.ly/3yZ3spj! #MShwys #ProjectUpdate 🚧

MDOT executives gathered this morning to finalize documents refinancing the department’s bond debt, a move expected to result in a cash-flow savings of $40 million and allow the debt to be paid off 8 years ahead of schedule. This is part of MDOT’s ongoing commitment to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars by managing the agency with fiscal responsibility and a common-sense approach. The Transportation Commission approved the refinancing plan at their August meeting. #MShwys

Guess what? It’s #WorkerWednesday time! Kimberly Meek is a phenomenal Administrative Assistant at MDOT's northern District 2 headquarters in Batesville. She not only manages this large office's front desk, answering questions and appropriately directing incoming calls, but also deftly processes employee timesheets, which helps us keep an accurate account of MDOT work, and addresses all-important maintenance quotes! 😵 What's more, despite all the tasks she juggles each day, she always does everything with a smile. We can't say enough about your outstanding positive influence and dedication, Kimberly!

🎉 Congratulations are in order for three of our MDOT roadside workers! Nathan Perkins from District 5 won first place in the Tractor Mower event, Michael Parnell from District 1 placed third in the Tandem Axle Dump Truck event, and Allen Stewart from District 7 placed fifth in the Tractor Truck with Lowboy event at the recently held annual Southeast Regional Roadeo Competition in Raleigh, North Carolina. Way to go, gentlemen! 🙌 MDOT came in ninth overall among contestants from the 12 states competing. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3ZLPTUY #MShwys

Secretary of State Michael Watson joined The Extra Mile Podcast to preview the November 5 election from his office's standpoint, provide updates on the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office initiatives, shoutout a certain Covington County-based eatery, and more. 🔊 LISTEN here: http://bit.ly/3zTKc6L 📺 WATCH here: http://bit.ly/3OZOzWE #MShwys