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Business, Safety

Mississippi River Drought Closes Portion of Waterway Again

The towboat Roberta Tabor pushes barges up the Mississippi River

Drought has again closed a portion of the Mississippi River — and this time shrunk a part of the major U.S. waterway in Memphis, Tenn., to its lowest level ever.

Michael Hirtzer and Diego Lasarte | Bloomberg News
October 18, 2022
Business, Logistics

Drought Worsens Across Midwest as Mississippi River Dwindles

A river barge passes the St. Louis Gateway Arch at sunset along the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Mo.

A drought is spreading across the Midwest, drying up the Mississippi River and its tributaries that serve as a critical freight artery for the country.

Brian K. Sullivan | Bloomberg News
October 13, 2022
Government, Safety

Mississippi Transportation Commission Awards 14 Contracts

The Mississippi Transportation Commission awarded 14 contracts for infrastructure projects at its recent meeting.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 28, 2021
Business, Logistics

Mississippi River Reopens, Freeing Over 1,000 Stuck Barges

The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened the Mississippi River to maritime traffic, ending a shutdown that stranded more than 1,000 barges on the key conduit for agriculture exports.

Bloomberg News
May 14, 2021
Government, Business

Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues 11 Contract Awards

The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded contracts for 11 infrastructure projects throughout the state.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 25, 2021
Government, Business

Mississippi’s I-20 Bridge Project On Track Despite Weather

Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are pressing on with work to replace a bridge carrying Interstate 20 through the state capital.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 22, 2021
Government

Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues Funding for Port Improvements

The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded approximately $768,000 in multimodal funding to enhance port operations in the western part of the state.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 8, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Mississippi DOT Cautions Drivers About Log Trucks

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has issued a notice reminding drivers to stay alert for log trucks, especially as people on the road adjust to the end of daylight saving time.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 6, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues 18 Contract Awards

The Mississippi Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for 18 infrastructure projects.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 21, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Mississippi DOT Starts Work on Highway Construction Project

The Mississippi Department of Transportation recently began a construction project to extend state Route 76 as part of a regional highway development effort.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 1, 2020

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