Looking back at 7 ways Mississippi's first Buc-ee's affected Interstate 10
Stories by Biloxi SunHerald journalists, with AI summarization
The construction of a new Buc-ee's in Mississippi is transforming the Menge Avenue interchange along I-10, prompting significant infrastructure upgrades to manage anticipated traffic increases. Harrison County has invested $15 million in the interchange redesign, which includes demolishing and rebuilding a wider overpass, along with expanding lanes and ramps. These upgrades are part of preparations to accommodate the $50 million, 74,000-square-foot travel center set to open in 2025, featuring extensive fueling stations and retail space.
The efforts highlight how retail growth can spur major public infrastructure investments, though ongoing road closures and detours have led to delays and challenges for local drivers. The project underscores the intersection of urban planning and commerce, as other developments are expected to follow in Buc-ee's footsteps.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
New lanes on Interstate 10 is the first step and that's coming soon. Here's everything you need to know. | Published June 27, 2023 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez
Rejoice! Here's how long the smooth traffic will last near Pass Christian. | Published July 7, 2023 | Read Full Story by Justin Mitchell
Here's how to navigate construction on I-10 and what's next for work at Menge Avenue interchange. | Published July 10, 2023 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez
I-10 westbound will still close for a night to remove the bridge span at exit 24. Here's more. | Published August 4, 2023 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez
Traffic will detour using the exit and entrance ramps, and will be down to one lane during the night-long closures. | Published August 7, 2023 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez
Road crews are off for the holiday weekend. Here's what that means for lane closures on the interstate. | Published September 1, 2023 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez
Crews have been working since the summer on the $15 million interchange that will accommodate Mississippi's first Buc-ee's Travel Center. | Published March 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Martha Sanchez
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
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