MDOT to Begin Interstate 59 Resurfacing Project in Jones County Next Week
Jones Co, MS - Tuesday, June 2, 2015—The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is scheduled to begin a resurfacing project along Interstate 59 from Rocky Creek in Ellisville to the 13th Avenue Overpass in Laurel.
Work on the eight mile project will begin Monday, June 8 at Rocky Creek. The $14.2 million project was awarded to Dunn Roadbuilders LLC. The project will include placement of an Open Graded Friction Course on the surface of the roadway, which is designed to improve visibility and water sheeting issues during rain events.
Work is scheduled for completion by November 2015.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient and environmentally-sensitive manner. MDOT’s objective is to maximize taxpayer’s dollars by providing a safe, efficient multimodal network which enhances economic stability and growth. For more information, visit GoMDOT.com.
