Jackson Interstates Get Smarter Lights
from Jackson News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Copper thieves have long left Jackson’s interstates in the dark, costing MDOT nearly $800K in damages—but a new tech-powered lighting upgrade is turning the tide. After installing LED lights and real-time theft alerts on I-20 and I-55, thefts plummeted from four in 2025 to just one—and one was even stopped live by police. Now, MDOT’s planning a massive overhaul for all three metro interstates by spring 2027, promising Jackson’s roads to shine as brightly as Ridgeland’s—over the next two years. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0f6d4ae24ef702a2
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