In this State DOT 2-Minute Update, Brad White, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), highlights significant advancements in the state’s transportation infrastructure. Following the first adjustment to Mississippi’s fuel tax in four decades, MDOT is poised to enhance both maintenance and expansion efforts across its 33,000-mile road network. The department has awarded over $1 billion in construction contracts statewide, signaling a robust period of development. MDOT is also focusing on workforce retention, having implemented multiple salary adjustments over the past four years to attract and retain essential personnel, including engineers and maintenance workers.
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