Feds Close Over 100 Mississippi Bridges, Senator Says

JACKSON — "Over 100 (posted) bridges have been closed." The Mississippi Senate did not take up any legislation today, but before it adjourned, Sen. Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland, stood up to give that announcement.

Simmons' announcement had "interesting timing," Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said without further explanation as announcements continued.

Federal Highway Administration officials have inspected over 100 bridges around the state this week that were "posted," meaning unable to hold the weight they were designed to hold initially, or unsafe to travel over, Simmons told reporters.

The bridges are all locally owned, meaning they are not on state highways. Simmons said federal officials coming into Mississippi to inspect and close bridges could impede future funding.

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