In Mississippi, the elected highway commission is empowered by law to lower speed zones from the maximum set by law. Mississippi has developed standing commission orders to lower the speed zones in … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
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Lane closures in rainy weather
Mississippi does not have a policy about reopening lanes in rainy weather. MsDOT leaves it up to the contractor to decide the best course of action. … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather
Opposing traffic lane divider
Mississippi DOT tested the opposing traffic lane divider in July 1992 on Interstate 20 west of Jackson. Road work along an 11 km (7 mi) segment of I-20 eastbound required the highway agency to divert … [Read more...] about Opposing traffic lane divider