The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released updated progress reports on several construction and maintenance projects across north Mississippi.
State Route 9 — Calhoun County
MDOT continues work on replacing four bridges on State Route 9 south of Calhoun City. At Site 1, crews are addressing bridge deck issues with plans to reopen the roadway before year end. At Site 2, two of three asphalt lifts have been completed.
The $24 million contract, awarded to Manhattan Road & Bridge Company of Little Rock, Ark., is scheduled for completion in spring 2026.
U.S. 51 in Yalobusha County
Construction is advancing on the replacement of four bridges along U.S. 51. Site 1 is complete, and traffic has returned to the original alignment. At Site 2, detoured traffic remains in place while deck pours and rail installations are finished. Site 3 substructure work is under way, including removal of the old bridge and installation of piling and concrete. Site 4 traffic will shift once detour bridges are complete.
This $20.1 million project, awarded to Talbot Brothers Contracting Co. Inc. of Nesbit, is expected to conclude in summer 2026.
U.S. 51 Over Yocona River in Yalobusha County
All bridge and rail pours are complete on the U.S. 51 bridge over the Yocona River. Crews are awaiting warmer temperatures to place approach asphalt. Construction of the box culvert north of the river is finished, and riprap reinforcement has been installed. Final stone dike placement depends on river levels.
Century Construction of Tupelo holds the $12.2 million contract, with completion anticipated in spring 2026.
State Route 7, University Avenue in Oxford
Construction of new roundabouts at the State Route 7 ramps and University Avenue continues, with all ramps remaining open. Traffic currently uses the interior lanes while work proceeds along the outside roadway. Drainage, curb and gutter and concrete work are complete.
Cook & Son LLC of Smithville is executing the $4.9 million contract, scheduled for completion in spring 2026.
U.S. 51 in Carroll County
Replacement of six bridges along U.S. 51 is progressing. Five concrete decks are complete, with crews now working on the remaining structures. All piling and caps are finished, beams are installed and deck installation is under way on the final bridge. Roadway embankment work is nearly complete, and limestone base installation at Site 1 is finished pending asphalt.
Ste Bil Grading Inc. is leading the $15.9 million project, expected to finish in fall 2026.
U.S. 278 / State Route 6 in Panola County
A 14-mi. mill and overlay project is under way, with mainline paving complete. Remaining work — including permanent striping, grinding and clay gravel placement — will resume with warmer weather.
Lehman Roberts Company of Memphis, Tenn., is managing the $13.6 million contract, scheduled for completion this fall.
I-55 / I-69 in DeSoto County
MDOT continues asphalt milling and overlay of approximately 4 mi. of I-55 and I-69 between I-269 and Church Road. New asphalt has been placed on travel lanes and shoulders, and ramp paving and final striping will follow. Work has paused for winter and will resume in spring 2026.
The $5.3 million project is being performed by Lehman Roberts Company.
State Route 302 in DeSoto County
An 8 mi. nighttime mill and overlay project from Airways Boulevard to U.S. 78 is scheduled to begin in spring 2026.
APAC–Tennessee Inc. of Richland, Tenn., was awarded the $10 million contract, with completion expected in fall 2026.
State Route 7 Widening in Oxford
This project will expand SR 7 to four lanes between Belk Boulevard and County Road 370 and includes grading, drainage, bridge construction and paving.
Talbot Bros. Construction holds the $138.7 million contract. Completion is estimated for fall 2029.
