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® May 28 2025 Vol. XXXVII • No. 11
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MDOT’s SR 15 Expansion Ahead of Schedule By Larry Bernstein
In the spring of 2012, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) scheduled a project in Union County in the northeastern part of the state. However, two other projects came up that the state determined were more necessary. So, there was a lack of funding for the original project, and it stalled out. More than a decade later, the State Route 15 4-lane highway project was under way. CEG CORRESPONDENT
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Road Is Highly-Traveled The north/south State Route 15 runs the entire length of Mississippi and is more than 300 mi. long. The 6-mi. section runs in Union County between Pontotoc and New Albany, Miss., in just two lanes. A traffic count was conducted on a nearby section of SR 15 — the ADT was 14,000. That’s the highest ADT for a two-lane route in the state. “Many people travel on SR 15 for 30-40 miles to get to work,” said Brandon Smithey, resident engineer of MDOT. Smithey, who is overseeing the project, added that a significant portion of the traffic is factory workers. Northeast Mississippi is the self-proclaimed furniture capital of America. The area is home to more than 30 furniture factories. see MDOT page 30
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Thompson Engineering photo
The team is installing two new bridges (northbound and southbound). The 302-ft.-long and 82-ft.-wide bridge will cross 110-ft.-wide King Creek.
Intelligence in the Work Zone
Smart Devices Allow Motorists, Construction Crews to Share the Road Safely Aggregate & Recycling Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-53 Attachments & Parts Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-35
Adobe Stock photo
The road and bridge construction sector CEG CORRESPONDENT observed the National Work Zone Awareness Week in April, recognizing the critical need to keep drivers, the public and construction workers safe in road construction zones. In support of the industry, several states have announced the integration of smart technology into road and bridge projects to make sure everyone remains safe while navigating and working in these areas. By Lucy Perry
Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
see ITS page 24
Connected work zone devices transmit real-time data that allows drivers to navigate apps that provide audio alerts as they near work zones.