MADISON, MS — Commissioner Willie Simmons, Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, joined Madison County Board of Supervisors President Gerald Steen and other officials to celebrate the opening of the second stage of the Reunion Parkway in Madison County, Mississippi.
“When I was in the Senate, you all were talking about building Reunion to connect Madison County, get some relief of SR 463, and support future growth to accompany the companies coming to the area,” Simmons said. “There are a lot of opportunities here. As your Commissioner, I am thrilled to be here ... to celebrate this phase and look forward to being back to do the same for the next one.”
The ribbon cutting event was held on the new road just west of the intersection of U.S. 51 and Green Oak Lane in Madison County, where crews recently completed an intersection improvement project that consisted of widening roadways along with the installation of intersection channelization and a traffic signal system. The project provided the U.S. 51 tie-in needed for the adjacent Reunion Parkway project underway by the Madison County Board of Supervisors.
“The opening of the second stage of Reunion is important because it will greatly decrease traffic on congested roadways, increase safety, and provide economic development opportunities for Madison County by creating conditions that are favorable to businesses,” said Gerald Steen, Madison County Board of Supervisors President. “As our county grows, we are committed to providing infrastructure that will support growth.”
Steen anticipates the next stage opening later this fall. Officials broke ground on the first phase of the Reunion Parkway project in 2023, providing a safe and efficient east/west transportation corridor along with economic development opportunities throughout Madison County.
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“Madison County folks are a great group to work with. This county is growing in every possible way,” Simmons said. “The Mississippi Transportation Commission and MDOT Executive Director Brad White, along with 2,700 employees, are committed to Madison County. We are going to continue working with you to grow projects like this and others.”
Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. of Florence, Mississippi, was awarded the $22.7 million contract, paid in part by allocated federal funds and Madison County. The Mississippi Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Local Public Agencies (LPA) Division oversees the planning, design, and construction of LPA projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration.
