More than half the timber bridges across the state have yet to be inspected under new federal guidelines
Speaker Gunn hopes new roads plan prompts special session
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Lt. Gov Reeves renews opposition to gas tax hike; Gov. Bryant says no special session until House and Senate agree on a plan
More Mississippi bridges added to list; counties get 24 hours to begin closures
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State of Emergency issued after local governments failed to act; “bridges were found to be deficient some time ago.”
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Bryant orders 83 bridges closed in emergency declaration
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Closures to impact bridges in over a dozen counties