$20M grant to finance I-55 work

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday a nearly $20 million grant for Madison and Hinds counties for work on I-55, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker announced. 

“The funds will be used to install ADA-compliant sidewalks on the East and West I-55 frontage roads; mark pedestrian crossings, safety signage, crossing push buttons and displays, and lighting for the new sidewalks; add glare screen fencing on top of the concrete median of I-55; add raised medians with pedestrian refuge islands; and add pedestrian facilities on County Line Road and Briarwood Drive over the interstate,” a release from Wicker’s office said.