Natchez Trace Parkway Awarded $54.3 Million Dollar Grant

The Federal Highway Administration announced that the Natchez Trace Parkway awarded $54.3 million dollar grant to fix the safety for travelers in Mississippi. The project will resurface, restore, and rehabilitate 83 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway which sees millions of visitors every year.

“Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re now modernizing more of the infrastructure that creates opportunity in tribal communities,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Today, we’re proud to award over $54 million to resurface, restore, and rehabilitate over 80 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, making it safer and more resilient for all those who rely on it.”

This project will do a huge part in keep a major roadway safe for all travelers. Every year potholes and other poor road conditions cause accidents throughout the U.S., and this is especially true in Mississippi. While most car wrecks are caused by other drivers on the road a large amount are caused by the bad road conditions leaving the Government responsible many times. Governments can be liable for injuries caused by roads that are unreasonably left in a dangerous state of disrepair.

When this occurs it’s important to know what to do. First call the police, then seek medical treatment if its something minor and lastly call an experienced car crash lawyer. Chhabra & Gibbs P.A. has over 130+ years of combined personal injury experience to get you maximum compensation.

If you or a loved one is injured in a car wreck, contact the dedicated legal team at Chhabra & Gibbs at 601-948-8005 for a FREE consultation.