The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MSDOT) has the largest budget in the states history with over $1.4 billion.
In October, Mississippi received over $700 million from the federal government to put towards the states infrastructure. Coupled with contributions from the state Legislature and Congress, Mississippi will be able to tackle some big infrastructure projects.
At least according to MSDOT Executive Director Brad White.
“The best news from all of that is the additional funds allowed us to go back and restart the capacity program, which are the major, large construction projects that change roadways in a drastic way to where they can better accommodate the current traffic capacity that’s on the roadway, but also looking 20 years into the future, hoping that it can accommodate the expected growth,” said White.
According to MSDOT, all 82 counties in the state are impacted by the funding as projects are underway.
There are a total of 401 projects that are in the planning stage, or the active stage according to the project list on the MSDOT website.
For a full list of projects, click here.
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Source: MSDOT, WJTV.com
