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Transportation officials announce I-20/I-55 corridor improvement project

Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons announced the I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project, dubbed ‘The Big Fix.’

The project aims to rehabilitate bridges and roadways in Hinds and Rankin counties, according to Simmons. The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve transportation infrastructure in the area.

Details about the project can be found through the department’s official link. No timeline or budget information was provided in the announcement.

Simmons emphasized that the project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and mobility for commuters and freight operators in the region.

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Jon Ross Myers

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