Mississippi Department of Transportation

📣 Upcoming MDOT Job Fair in South Mississippi! Visit the hiring event in downtown Prentiss (county building behind the Courthouse) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, to check out our latest opportunities for Maintenance Technicians needed in Jefferson Davis, Covington, Marion, Lawrence, and Simpson counties. 🔞 Must be 18 or older 🚗 Need a Driver's License and Social Security Card 👔 On-site interviews If you need more information, call 601-684-2111. #NowHiring #JobFair #CareerFair #WorkAtTheDOT

Commissioner Charles Busby, Southern Transportation District, has announced updates to several MDOT projects in southwest Mississippi. “The southwestern portion of the state is seeing some exciting infrastructure work taking place right now, and its positive effects will be felt for decades to come,” said Busby. These updates cover MDOT's District 7, which includes Adams, Amite, Covington, Franklin, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pike, Simpson, Smith, Walthall, and Wilkinson Counties. To READ MORE about these projects in MDOT's District 7 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3AO2ahu #MShwys #ProjectUpdate 🚧

On Labor Day, we at MDOT want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible team. Their hard work keeps our roads safe and our communities connected. Thank you for all you do, today and every day! 🚧💪 As all of Mississippi celebrates the holiday today, we wish everyone a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing day off. Celebrate responsibly! 🇺🇸 #LaborDay #DriveSober #DriveSmartMS

MDOT representatives spoke with interested citizens and shared exhibits and plans at an open forum public meeting regarding the Planning and Environment Linkage (PEL) Study for the proposed improvements of the I-10 corridor in Jackson County last Thursday, August 29. The come-and-go event, held at Moss Point City Hall, gave the public a chance to better understand the suggested changes for Interstate 10 infrastructure in the area and to speak with representatives concerning design, right-of-way acquisition, and environmental issues. Commissioner Charles Busby, Southern Transportation District, was among the representatives who attended and discussed the plans with participants. Attendees at the meeting also had the opportunity to submit written questions and concerns related to the project. All written comments received at the public meeting will be included as part of the Final PEL and NEPA documentation. #MShwys #WorkingForYou #GulfCoast #GulfCoastMS #CoastalMS

Officials gathered in Macon to dedicate a segment of U.S. Highway 45 in Noxubee County as the “Chief Petty Officer Andrew Triplett Memorial Highway" last week. Triplett was killed in the line of duty when a terrorist bomb was detonated along his ship while it was refueling in 2000. Ensign Triplett was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, and promotion to the rank of lieutenant junior grade (LTjg). His chest held the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), a previous award of the Navy Unit Commendation, Navy "E" Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (two awards), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and NATO Medal. The dedication ceremony took place at the Noxubee County Courthouse, where Representative Carl Mickens was joined by Shuqualak Mayor Velma Hill Jenkins, President of the Noxubee County Supervisors Landis Mickens, Noxubee County Supervisor LaVelle Rice, members of Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons' staff, and Triplett family members unveiled the sign. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3MnwT7w #MShwys

Yesterday, August 29, officials dedicated a section of State Route 15 in Pontotoc as “Fred Wicker Boulevard.” Judge Thomas Frederick (Fred) Wicker, Senator Roger Wicker's father, made his home on Highway 15 in Pontotoc for 74 years - from 1948 to the time of his death in 2022. He was city attorney for 8 years, county prosecutor for 12 years, state senator for 3 years, and Circuit Judge for the 1st Judicial District from 1970 to 1990. As a state senator, he championed public education and highways. He was instrumental in developing Pontotoc’s first industrial park along Highway 15 North. As a State Senator in 1968, he was the first legislator to advocate to four-lane Highway 15 as a corridor from the Tennessee line to the Gulf Coast – successfully getting an amendment passed for that project. Decades later, that dream is now gradually coming to reality, with the current Highway 15 4-lane phase being constructed in Pontotoc and Union Counties. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3MsN830 Pictured from left to right with the newly unveiled sign: Ricky Ferguson, Chancery Court Clerk; Commissioner John Caldwell, Northern Transportation District; Gayle Wicker; Senator Roger Wicker; Ellen Wicker Cummings; Senior Pastor Dr. Ken Hester, First Baptist Church, Pontotoc; Pontotoc Mayor Bob Peeples; Pastor Ernie Wright, College Hill C.M.E Church #MShwys

Officials gathered Wednesday, August 28, to dedicate a segment of U.S. Highway 45 in Macon as the “Sergeant Travis S. Cooper Memorial Highway.” Representative Carl Mickens joined Macon Mayor Phillip McGuire, members of Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons’ staff, and Cooper family members to unveil the new sign at the Noxubee County Courthouse. This designation will serve as a reminder of the selfless actions of Sergeant Cooper, who died from wounds he sustained in Baghdad in 2005, for many years to come. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3AUiwov #MShwys

According to the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service, Hurricane Katrina is one of the five deadliest hurricanes to ever hit the United States. The hurricane was responsible for 1,833 fatalities and approximately $108 billion in damage. Within six hours of landfall, MDOT first responders opened all structurally safe roadways to emergency response teams. Within 16 hours, all state-maintained highway lanes had been cleared and opened for the public to access. However, major reconstruction was necessary, including two bridges on U.S. 90. Today, on the 19th anniversary of this terrible storm, we remember and mourn those who lost their lives. We also remember the spirit of determination, not defeat, that aided those of us left behind in our recovery efforts. One lasting lesson from this devastating tragedy is to not take storm preparation lightly. It's once again peak hurricane season, and although we don't see any on the horizon right now, that doesn't mean another one won't come. Make sure you and your family are prepared to weather the worst should it happen. Learn MORE at https://bit.ly/3MoMPWZ and visit GoMDOT.com/Hurricanes for MDOT's free hurricane prep resources. And don't forget: our friends at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) also provide vital information for those affected by all disasters in our state. We've made it through before, and we can do it again. Just be ready! 🙏 #Hurricane #HurricaneSeason #HurricanePrep #HurricaneKatrina

☀️ Are you ready to shine in a procurement role? MDOT is ready to hire two new talented individuals for procurement offices in Jackson! From managing purchasing, inventory, and vendor relations, to analyzing contracts and market trends, successful candidates will use their analytical skills to support our state agency. Get the info on these job opportunities below, and join us at the DOT! ➡️ Procurement Assistant II: advanced-level vocational procurement work. Get more details on this position at https://bit.ly/3yRpREU. The deadline to apply is September 5! ➡️ Procurement Supervisor: senior-level supervisory/managerial procurement position. Learn more about the role by visiting https://bit.ly/3yVtRnW. Applications must be submitted by September 6! Our MDOT employees cover a vast array of skill sets - not just procurement. If you've got talent in another area, check out our other current openings at GoMDOT.com/Careers! #NowHiring #WorkAtTheDOT #Procurement #Purchasing

It’s that time of the week - #WorkerWednesday! We're taking a minute to commend Erik Elder, an MDOT Engineering Tech Team Lead / Inspector. Based in our northern District 1, he's seen here monitoring a Highway 15 widening project south of New Albany in Union County. Erik's work keeps projects accountable and ensures construction meets design specifications using appropriate materials. Oversight from great team members like Erik helps MDOT achieve its infrastructure goals with uncompromised quality. We appreciate Erik, his attention to detail, and his important, positive impact on projects!