LEGAL NOTICE FOR OPEN PUBLIC HEARING MDOT Job No. SP-0059-01(135) / 109496-101000, SP-0210-00(045) / 109496-102000, & SP-9339-00(011) / 109496-103000 I-59 AT US 11 INTERCHANGE OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS FORREST COUNTY   The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct an Open Forum Public Hearing to present the Preferred Alternative and the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed I-59 at US 11 Interchange Operational Improvements in Forrest County.   The Preliminary EA promotes informed decision-making in the development of a transportation solution(s) by explaining the purpose and need of the proposed action, evaluating social, economic, and environmental impacts, soliciting feedback from the public and decision-makers, and determining whether further analysis is necessary or if the impacts are minimal enough to warrant a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).   The purpose of this Public Hearing is to present the evaluated range of alternatives with the identified Preferred Alternative for the project and to solicit comments. The hearing will be held from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Okahola Community Center, 59 Old Okahola Road, Purvis, MS.   Citizens are invited to come and go as they please during the hours of the hearing to view MDOT’s plans and exhibits, ask questions, and offer comments. Although there will be no provisions made for formal presentations by individuals or groups, citizens are encouraged to make written and/or taped comments that will become part of the hearing’s permanent record.   The Preliminary EA is available for public review and comments online and in person at the locations below. Comments will be accepted until Friday, December 5, 2025.   • Website: https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/environmental • MDOT – Environmental Division- 401 North West Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • MDOT Sixth District Office – 6356 US 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 • Hattiesburg City Hall – 200 Forrest St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 • Purvis Public Library – 122 Shelby Speights Dr, Purvis, MS 39475 • Oak Grove Public Library – 4958 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 • Federal Highway Administration – 100 West Capitol Street, Suite 1062, Jackson, MS 39269   The public is invited and encouraged to visit https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/environmental to view the project information and offer comments. Anyone with limited internet access or general questions or comments regarding the Preliminary EA or Public Hearing may call (601)-359-7920. Any person wishing to submit written comments may send them to MDOT, Attn: April Fairley, P.O. Box 1850, Jackson, MS 39215, or by email to environmentalcomments@mdot.ms.gov. Comments must be submitted by Friday, December 5, 2025.   Anyone needing project information or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is encouraged to contact April Fairley at (601) 359-7920. Hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Mississippi Relay System at (Voice/TTY 711). Requests should be made at least four days prior to the Public Hearing end date.   Adam Johnson Environmental Division Director Mississippi Department of Transportation 11/2, 11/12/2025 #11784217