JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — The Mississippi Department of Transportation plans to install anti-climb fencing at several I-55 overpasses as part of a larger improvement project scheduled to be let in January 2027.
The project will include fencing at multiple overpasses along I-55 in the Jackson area. The fencing is designed to discourage people from camping underneath interstate overpasses, where they can face dangers from nearby traffic. Camps underneath bridges can also create hazards for motorists and damage bridge structures, including damage caused by fires.
MDOT also said a test section of anti-climb fencing is in place along the center wall barrier on I-55 at Northside Drive. The agency is evaluating the fencing material’s durability and performance under real-world traffic conditions…