Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Workers, April 21, 2026
Summary
MDOT announced a memorial ceremony on April 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the MDOT Administration Building in Jackson to honor workers who lost their lives in service to Mississippi transportation. The ceremony coincides with Work Zone Awareness Week as declared by Gov. Tate Reeves.
What changed
MDOT issued a media advisory announcing a memorial ceremony on April 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the MDOT Administration Building in Jackson. The ceremony will honor MDOT workers who died in service and coincides with Work Zone Awareness Week in Mississippi.
This is a ceremonial announcement with no regulatory or compliance implications. It serves as a public reminder during Work Zone Awareness Week that safe actions save lives. No obligations, deadlines, or penalties are imposed on any party.
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Media Advisory: MDOT to hold ceremony honoring fallen workers April 21
Updated Tuesday, April 14, 2026 3:33 PM
MDOT will host a memorial ceremony to honor its fallen workers.
WHO: Honorable Willie Simmons, Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman; Honorable Jason White, Speaker of the House; MDOT Executive Director Brad White; MDOT Chief Engineer Earl Glenn; and the Mississippi Highway Patrol Honor Guard.
WHAT: MDOT will host a memorial ceremony to honor its fallen workers.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, at 2 p.m.
WHERE: The MDOT Administration Building located at 401 North West Street in Jackson.
WHY: The ceremony is being held to honor and remember MDOT workers who lost their lives in service to transportation in Mississippi. The ceremony takes place during Work Zone Awareness Week in Mississippi, as declared by Gov. Tate Reeves, as a reminder to the public that safe actions save lives.
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