Episode 2 of "The Extra Mile" podcast features a conversation on work zone safety with MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Brian Ratliff. MDOT Public Information Officer Michael Flood also joins the show to talk Highway 49, I-20 and other central Mississippi project updates.
The Extra Mile Episode 2: Work Zone Safety & Highway 49, I-20 updates - Show Notes
Show intro with Paul and Waverly
Guest: Brian Ratliff, MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer
- Brian's background, different roles at MDOT
- MDOT adapting and keeping Mississippi moving in a COVID-19 world
- How dangerous is it for the MDOT men and women working out on the roads?
- What can the traveling public do to keep MDOT workers safe?
- MDOT workers are real people, update on worker who lost a leg in the line of service
Litter PSA - voiced by Katey Hornsby, MDOT Southern District Public Information Officer
Guest: Michael Flood, MDOT Central District Public Information Officer
- Experiences at MDOT over the years, favorite part of working for the agency
- Highway in Rankin County update
- Why has the Highway 49 project in Rankin County taken so long to complete?
- I-20 project in Jackson update
- Other project updates in central Mississippi, including updates from District 3
- Intro to new District 3 Engineer Earl Glenn
- Reminder to watch out for our workers during projects
Show outro
