This infrastructure improvement project calls for the reconstruction of 7.5 miles of U.S. Highway 49 from Florence to Richland. Crews are currently in the final stages of the project. Work includes placing the surface lift and tying in all side roads for the remainder of the project.
All stone work is complete throughout the project, and the permanent signals are up and running. Other remaining work includes striping operations and sign placement. Once complete, there will be three travel lanes and a shoulder in each direction.
Work began in the fall of 2017 and remains on track to be completed by late summer 2022. The $253-million project was awarded to W.G. Yates & Sons Construction of Philadelphia.
The only major work remaining is the placement of the final lift of asphalt on I-20 and I-55 throughout the project. Crews will also restripe the travel lanes to get the roadway in its final layout. Crews have poured concrete for several structures, including a median barrier wall along I-20 westbound, concrete slope paving at the new bridge’s abutment, and paved ditches.
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The bridge replacement project began in March 2020. The $42.2-million project was awarded to Key Constructors, LLC of Madison. Work remains on track to be completed this summer.
In addition to expanding to four lanes, the new grading will offer smoother riding conditions, showing significant progress throughout the area. Several local roads will be realigned to tie into the new four lane roadway. The $36-million contract was awarded to W.G. Yates and Sons Construction. Work is anticipated to be completed fall 2023.
The $24.4-million design-build project was awarded to Key Construction Company with an anticipated completion date of summer 2023.
Clearing and grubbing operations are complete. Roadway construction, driveway relocation efforts, and shoulder widening construction is dependent on weather conditions.
The $9.6-million project was awarded to L&A Contracting Company of Hattiesburg. Work is expected to be completed by summer 2023.
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All work on the project is complete with the exception of replacing two permanent roadway signs and all informal punch list items. APAC-Mississippi, Inc. of Jackson, was awarded the $8-million contract.
APAC-Mississippi, Inc. was awarded the $10-million contract. Work is expected to be completed by the fall.