New funds from the state lottery have allowed MDOT to address much-needed maintenance projects and repave over 250 miles of highway across the state. MDOT received roughly $80 million in lottery funds and the Mississippi Transportation Commission quickly put a priority on pavement restoration, specifically focusing on upgrades to aged infrastructure around the state. As of December 2020, a total of 281 miles have been or will be repaved, and so far, a total of $73.4 million has been awarded for