OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (AP) - Work to widen Miss. 305 in Olive Branch is expected to progress faster as the weather warms and the deadline to finish approaches.
The Commercial Appeal reports (https://bit.ly/1qL7e8g ) construction to widen the two-lane road, also known as Cockrum, between old Goodman and U.S. 78, began about a year ago. The finished product will be four lanes and a turn lane.
Cockrum is a major north-south routes for area residents. While officials have tried to minimize disruptions to traffic flow, inevitably there have been some.
Last summer, officials closed the road to through traffic for about three weeks while drainage equipment was installed.
Work has continued through the winter, though at a slower pace
Madden Phillips Construction Inc. is conducting the work for $4.24 million.
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Information from: The Commercial Appeal, https://www.commercialappeal.com
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