Highway 49 Projects Include Lane Expansion and Pedestrian Improvements
Highway 49 in Harrison County is undergoing significant improvements, including a project to widen the road from four to six lanes between O'Neal Road and north of School Road, which involves constructing a new continuous flow intersection at State Route…
Biloxi Gulfport, MS, October 25, 2026 —
Highway 49 in Harrison County is undergoing two improvement projects: a planned expansion of part of the roadway and a pedestrian project that is nearing completion.
The widening project covers the stretch between O’Neal Road and a point north of School Road. The road is set to expand from four lanes to six. The work also involves construction of a new continuous flow intersection at State Route 53.
Separately, pedestrian improvements are being carried out along Highway 49 from Turkey Creek to a point north of Creosote Road. That project is described as nearing completion. The information provided does not specify which pedestrian features are included or when the work is expected to finish.
The two projects have different reported scopes and status: the widening and intersection work is described as a project, while the pedestrian improvements are nearing completion. No construction schedule or completion date for the widening project was provided. The information also does not identify the agencies or contractors responsible for either project, provide project costs, or detail possible traffic impacts.
The available description outlines the locations and broad work planned or underway, but does not include further details on construction phases or next steps. No additional project timeline or status information was provided.
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