Phase II underway on U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass

The second phase of the U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass construction con-tinues in Washington County. The first phase began in March 2022 and provided the construction of nine miles of four-lane roadway from State Route 1 to Leland. Phase II runs from SR 1 to the Mississippi River bridge. It provides cement stabilization and paving of approximately seven miles of the newly constructed U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass.

On Phase I, crews are currently patching on Bridge F over Main Canal. Guardrail is being installed on Bridge G at Haxton road and Bridge H at Flannagan road in order to open to traffic later this year. Crews are installing right of way fence and cable barrier throughout the project. Asphalt operations continue as weather permits.

On Phase II, crews are paving as weather allows. Guardrail is being installed at Bridge A on State Route 454, and contractors anticipate open-ing it to traffic soon. Crews are also installing conduit, along with high and low mast pole foundations. Cable barrier, sign posts and right of way fence installation is slated to begin later this fall.

“Lots of progress continues being made on the Greenville Bypass project, and I’d like to remind the public to please slow down and stay alert for changing traffic conditions for the remainder of the project,” said Simmons. “In addition to enhancing safety and alleviating traffic, this project will remove vehicles carrying chemicals or other hazardous products from the residential and business community on U.S. 82 in Greenville.”

The remainder of the project is on track to be completed in fall 2025. The $79 million project was awarded to Eutaw Construction of Madison.