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MDOT reports progress on road and bridge projects on the Coast.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 29-JUN-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: MDOT reports progress on road and bridge projects on the Coast.(Region Rebuilds After Katrina)

Article Excerpt
When Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast, she destroyed or damaged key roads and bridges that are the transportation lifeline of the area. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) went to work immediately to restore and repair those roads and bridges while continuing with other projects.

Southern District Commissioner Wayne Brown says there's a great deal going on to restore these vital links. "Our commerce and government depend on having a good transportation system, and we have to build it and maintain it," he said.

David Seysfarth, project engineer in MDOT's Gulfport office, says the department had lots of work lined up for years and years on the fast-growing Coast even before Katrina made her unwelcome visit. He is pleased with the speed of the rebuilding process. The following update takes a look at key projects.

* The bid for the Bay St. Louis Highway 90 Bridge linking Hancock and Harrison counties was awarded to the design/build team of Granite Archer Western, three companies who came together to obtain bonding for a project of this size. The cost of the project is $266 million. Two lanes...

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