City of laurel - central avenue from US 11 to magnolia street (phase II) - roadway and pedestrian improvements - CON - jones county

On July 23, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) obligated $356,391 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (M DOT) for Phase II roadway and pedestrian improvements on Central Avenue in Laurel, Mississippi, spanning from US Highway 11 to Magnolia Street. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance for the construction, preservation, and improvement of highways and related transportation infrastructure, including pedestrian and multimodal facilities. This formula grant supports eligible activities such as highway construction and reconstruction, safety improvements, and pedestrian infrastructure development across public transportation networks.

M DOT, serving as the prime grantee, passed this funding to the City of Laurel as a sub-awardee to execute the Central Avenue improvement project in Jones County. The project delivers comprehensive roadway and pedestrian infrastructure enhancements designed to modernize the Central Avenue corridor and improve pedestrian accessibility and safety within the city. These improvements align with M DOT's portfolio of multimodal infrastructure projects developed in partnership with local municipalities and advance the City of Laurel's broader commitment to community infrastructure modernization and transportation safety.