Sims Road Relief Bridge Reopens Two Months Ahead of Schedule
The Sims Road relief bridge in Forrest County, Mississippi, has reopened two months ahead of schedule after reconstruction due to concerns about the aging structure and its pilings. While traffic is now flowing, the area remains a construction zone for…
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 27, 2026 —
The Sims Road relief bridge in Forrest County, Mississippi, has reopened to traffic two months ahead of schedule following reconstruction prompted by concerns about the aging structure and its pilings.
Traffic is now flowing across the bridge, but the surrounding area remains a construction zone. Work is continuing, including guardrail installation. The reopening therefore marks the return of traffic before all of the described construction activity has been completed.
The available information does not identify the contractor, the agency responsible for the project, or the date the bridge reopened. It also does not provide the original projected completion date, the cost of the reconstruction, or details about the specific concerns involving the pilings. No inspection findings, permit information, or explanation of how traffic is being managed while work continues were provided.
The project was described as a reconstruction carried out because of concerns about the bridge’s age and pilings. The bridge’s reopening ahead of schedule is the reported change for travelers, while the ongoing work means the area is still designated a construction zone. Further details about when the remaining work will be finished were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Delaney Dukes on www.wdam.com, see more information here.
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