Large convoy to move across the state Thursday

June 21, 2012 Kermit News, Statewide News, Top Stories 0

From The Mississippi Link Newswire

JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to announce the following traffic alert to motorists traveling in the state of Mississippi.

On Thursday, June 21, Burkhalter Rigging Inc. will be moving two large loads in convoy from Contract Fabricators in Holly Springs to the power plant site in Kemper County on Highway 493.

These loads will be 23 feet, 7 inches wide, 98 feet, 1 inch long, 16 feet, 2 inches high and will weigh 433,000 pounds. Each load will take Rolfing Road in Holly Springs to State Route 7, then take State Route 7 to State Route 311. They will then travel north on State Route 311 to Landfill Road, then travel west on Landfill Road to U.S. Highway 178E to West Boundary Street.

The loads will then take Crescent Meadow Drive to Highway 7, then merge on to U.S. Highway 78. From U.S. Highway 78 the loads will take U.S. Highway 45 south to the U.S. Highway 45 Alternate.

The move will begin sometime in the morning on June 21 and will proceed to Scooba, MS where it will park until 8:00 p.m. After 8:00 p.m., the load will move on Highway 16 to Highway 493 to its destination at the power plant site. This load will be accompanied by both city and county law enforcement agencies for traffic control.

“It is imperative to get this convoy moved to its destination in a timely manner but even more important to keep motorists safe and aware of the convoy’s route,” said Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall.

Motorists should be aware and expect a short traffic delay along this route.

For the most up-to-date information in your area, please visit www.MDOTtraffic.com and sign up for your traffic alerts. Also, visit http://www.mdottraffic.com/mobile to get the latest traffic information from MDOTtraffic.com on your mobile device. MDOT advises the public to pull off the road to a safe location if you need to check the MDOTtraffic.com website while driving. MDOT’s number one concern is the safety of the traveling public.