April 9, 2024
MDOT Commission intermodal awards announced
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JACKSON, MISS.\u00A0\u00A0–\u00A0The Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) recently announced the award of $30 million in grants for intermodal transportation projects throughout the state.\u00A0
MTC approved the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to award grants to regional and municipal airports, ports and railroads throughout Mississippi.
“Our airports, ports and railways are the backbone of Mississippi’s economic future,” said Brad White, MDOT Executive Director. “I am optimistic this funding will allow for strategic infrastructure improvements that foster economic development.”
The Strategic Multi-Modal Investments Fund was established in the 2023 Regular Legislative Session where non-federal funds may be appropriated by the Legislature.\u00A0The purpose of the fund is to increase capacity for the movement of freight and increase economic activity while supporting long-term economic growth in our state.\u00A0The original appropriation included $30 million in state funds, which were made available to ports, railroads and airports across the state.\u00A0MDOT initiated a call for projects on Dec. 18, 2023 with the application period closing Jan. 31, 2024.\u00A0MDOT received 51 grant applications with funding requests totaling approximately $86 million from 43 agencies.
Six ports received funding.
·Rosedale-Bolivar County Port, Bolivar County; $2.1 million – Multi-Modal expansion project Phase 1.
·Mississippi State Port Authority, Harrison County; $2.6 million – Gulfport intermodal expansion and enhancement project.
·Lowndes County Port, Lowndes County; $1.5 million – East bank rail.
·Port of Aberdeen, Monroe County; $704,700 – Port dredging.
·Yellow Creek Port, Tishomingo County; $2.5 million – Barge berth expansion.
·Port of Greenville, Washington County; $2.2 million – E-Crane purchase.
Nine airports received funding.
·Natchez-Hardy Anders Field, Adams County; $797,392 – Construct 10-unit hangar.
·Olive Branch Airport, DeSoto County; $110,444 – Taxiway A rehabilitation – Phase 1.
·Hattiesburg – Bobby L. Chain Airport, Forrest County; $1.6 million – Taxiway improvements.
·Stennis International Airport, Hancock County; $3 million – Apron expansion.
·Trent Lott International Airport, Jackson County; $ 900,000 – North apron expansion and taxiway connector.
·Meridian Regional Airport, Lauderdale County; $1.2 million – Construct terminal building Phase 1.
·Golden Triangle Regional Airport, Lowndes County; $624,865 – Terminal building expansion – Phase 4.
·Tunica Municipal Airport, Tunica County; $1.3 million – Construct community hangar.
·Louisville-Winston County Airport, Winston County; $928,960 – Main ramp expansion.
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Five railroads received funding.
·Rosedale-Bolivar County Port, Bolivar and Washington Counties; $2.6 million –Great River Railroad restoration, Phase 1.
·Grenada Railroad LLC, Holmes County; $1.2 million – Grenada railroad freight growth project.
·Itawamba Mississippian Railway, Monroe County; $2.2 million – IMR siding track.
·Ripley & New Albany Railroad Co., Union County; $1.1 million – RNA infrastructure and capacity improvement project.
·Mississippi Southern Railroad (WATCO), Winston County; $420,107 – South Louisville Track Improvement Program.
\u00A0For more information on MDOT’s intermodal resources and other grants visit GoMDOT.com.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient and environmentally sensitive manner. MDOT’s objective is to maximize taxpayer’s dollars by providing a safe, efficient multimodal network that enhances economic stability and growth. For more information, visit\u00A0GoMDOT.com.