Transportation

Bicycle and child safety focus of MDOT safety fair

Submitted by Jo Brown on Tuesday, February 26th, 10:36 am

MDOT will host its 5th Annual Safety Fair on Saturday, April 6th, at the Trade Mart at the MS Fairgrounds in Jackson.

The event will take place Saturday, April 6 at 10:00am until 2:00pm. MDOT works to reduce roadway fatalities by educating parents and children about child passenger safety and vehicle occupant protection.

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Section of Jefferson Street to temporarily close

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 7:39pm

Section of Jefferson Street to temporarily close

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) - The City of Jackson annouced a section of Jefferson Street at Fortification Street will be temporarily closed starting Tuesday for construction.

The closure is on the south side of Fortification Street and will take three to four weeks.

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State Street to temporarily close to construct pedestrian bridge

Submitted by News Staff

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012, 2:34pm

State Street to temporarily close to construct pedestrian bridge

JACKSON, MS (MSNewsNow) - The City of Jackson has announced a section of State Street in front of Baptist Medical Center will be temporarily closed this weekend.

State Street between Manship Street and Poplar Boulevard will be closed in both directions from 11 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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UMMC Road Project Scheduled For January Completion

Submitted by Find It In Fondren™, Community News Partner

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, 8:00am

UMMC Road Project Scheduled For January Completion

The construction of a new road meant to ease traffic congestion is approaching an end on the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus in Fondren.

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Fortification Street Improvement Project starts next week

Submitted by News Staff

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 7:09pm

Fortification Street Improvement Project starts next week

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - City of Jackson leaders joined state and federal representatives to officially break ground on Fortification Street Wednesday morning, signaling the beginning of a project that's been in the works for ten years.

All the bumps, ruts, cracks, and gravel you see on the roadway today, will soon be gone.

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Groups participate in Museum to Market Trail Clean-up Day

Submitted by News Staff

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012, 5:51pm

Groups participate in Museum to Market Trail Clean-up Day

A number of groups participated in the Museum to Market trail clean-up day Sunday.

Eventually an old railroad bed will be a paved multi-use trail, stretching from High Street to the museums on Lakeland Drive.

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Volunteers needed for Museum to Market Trail Clean-Up Day Sunday

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Friday, May 18th, 2012, 4:48pm

Volunteers needed for Museum to Market Trail Clean-Up Day Sunday

Supporters of a paved multi-use trail in Jackson are holding a Trail Clean-Up Day Sunday at 2 p.m.

Volunteers are invited to bring the whole family to help keep the 2.5-mile trail clear.

“Even though the asphalt will not be officially poured for several more months, the trail remains in good condition for those looking for a nature walk or leisurely mountain bike ride,” said Melody Moody, executive director of Bike Walk Mississippi.

The Museum to Market Trail is currently an abandoned railroad line which runs from Downtown Farmer's Market to the museums on Lakeland D

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