Enhancing Safety And Mobility On US 49 And Ms 13 In Simpson County

Project overview

Mississippi Department of Transportation is the recipient of a $21,340,000 FY 2025 BUILD Round 2 grant for Enhancing Safety And Mobility On US 49 And Ms 13 In Simpson County in Simpson County, MS.

Scope

This project will design and construct the replacement of two bridge structures on US 49 over Mississippi Highway 13 (MS -13) in Simpson County. The new bridges will provide increased vertical clearance, and the interchanges between US 49 and MS-13 will be redesigned as roundabouts. Additionally, MS-13 will be excavated and lowered to achieve the required vertical clearance.

Project type

Road, bridge and corridor improvements — capital award

Reported investment / scope

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Funding sources

FY 2025 BUILD Round 2 capital award: $21,340,000 federal grant

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Construction start

April 2029 — estimate in FY 2025 award fact sheet; not reconfirmed

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Recent project updates

FY 2025 BUILD Round 2 capital award. The source documents a 2025 grant award, not a current construction or tender update. Award amount is the federal grant, not total project cost. Current delivery status and procurement availability have not been independently confirmed.

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Additional project record

Mississippi Department of Transportation is the recipient of a $21,340,000 FY 2025 BUILD Round 2 grant for Enhancing Safety And Mobility On US 49 And Ms 13 In Simpson County in Simpson County, MS.

This project will design and construct the replacement of two bridge structures on US 49 over Mississippi Highway 13 (MS -13) in Simpson County. The new bridges will provide increased vertical clearance, and the interchanges between US 49 and MS-13 will be redesigned as roundabouts. Additionally, MS-13 will be excavated and lowered to achieve the required vertical clearance.

Award record: FY 2025 BUILD Round 2 capital award. Federal grant: $21,340,000. Recipient: Mississippi Department of Transportation. Location: Simpson County, MS: Mississippi.

Construction start: April 2029 — estimate in FY 2025 award fact sheet; not reconfirmed. Completion, contractor, designer and current bid deadlines are not confirmed in this entry.

The source documents a 2025 grant award, not a current construction or tender update. Award amount is the federal grant, not total project cost. Current delivery status and procurement availability have not been independently confirmed.

Official USDOT award fact sheet, page 17. Award record reviewed October 24, 2026.