Who gets excited about road construction?
Why is it that most adults frown when they come upon a road construction site while youngsters in the back seat of the same vehicle are all smiles. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the perspective age offers to the machinery and workers involved with road construction. (August 8, 2012, Page 4)
Progress can mean stops, starts and detours
Three of the most disturbing words folks are seeing around Oxford these days are “Road Construction Ahead.” Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the progress being made on various projects around town and their effect on those trying to go near the Square or across town. (June 20, 2012, Page 4)
Lanes reduced on Molly Barr
Molly Barr Road will be reduced to three lanes with one lane traveling in each direction and a center left-turn lane. Crews are working today and will begin striping Saturday. Listen to Oxford’s new emergency information radio station, AM 1630, for all road construction updates. (June 8, 2012, Page 1A)
Bike lane project hits roadblock
Pathways Phase II once again stalled after bids for the project came back much higher than expected. The commission and engineers will work to revisit the plans with Mississippi Department of Transportation before rebidding out the project. (September 8, 2010, Page 3)
