MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Brian Ratliff joined The Extra Mile podcast to recap the Hwy 49 project in Rankin County, provide an update on copper wire theft prevention efforts, give info on projects around the state and more.

• Show intro, introducing MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Brian Ratliff - 00:30
• Recapping and putting a bow on the Highway 49 project in Rankin County - 01:28
• On being patient when it comes to construction projects, being worth it in the end - 03:21
• Wrapping up the Interstate 20 bridge replacement project in Jackson - 04:37
• Other project updates in the state including Corridor V in Itawamba County - 05:38
• The results of extra money appropriated to MDOT by the Mississippi Legislature - 07:03
• On how inflation has affected maintenance and construction projects - 07:48
• Efforts of MDOT crews during recent flooding and severe weather  - 08:50
• Update on copper wire thefts on interstates in Jackson - 12:50
• Favorite place to grab a bite to eat while traveling Mississippi highways - 13:46
• First car and dream car - 14:49
• Update on SEC Squared, pay adjustments for MDOT employees - 15:39
• Show outro - 17:59