MDOT outsources statewide TMC operations and support to URS

URS has been awarded a contract by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to provide operations and support services for transportation management centres (TMC) statewide.
February 1, 2012 Read time: 1 min
1868 URS has been awarded a contract by the 1991 Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to provide operations and support services for transportation management centres (TMC) statewide. Under the contract, URS will provide management, staffing and other support services for the day-to-day operation of the statewide TMC located in Jackson and regional TMCs located in Southaven, Hattiesburg and Gulfport. The contract has a three-year base period with the option of renewal.
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