Congressman Thompson Announces Over $5.9 Million in Federal Funding for Storm-Damaged Roads and Infrastructure Across Mississippi

October 20, 2026 Press Release BOLTON, MS — Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has awarded a combined $5,910,424 in federal emergency relief funding to support recovery efforts following severe winter weather and Tropical Storm Arthur in Mississippi. The funding, provided through the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program , will assist with damage to roads, drainage structures, trails, and transportation infrastructure caused by two major weather events in 2026. Both awards support recovery efforts at various locations across Mississippi's four congressional districts. Federal Grant Award Details U.S. Forest Service — January 2026 Winter Storm Recovery Award Amount: $2,842,330 Program: FHWA Emergency Relief Program Project Number: MS2026-1-FS Disaster: January 2026 Winter Storm (FEMA DR-4899-MS) Purpose: Address storm-related damage to roads, drainage structures, and trails within Mississippi's national forests. Service Area: Statewide Mississippi Department of Transportation — Tropical Storm Arthur Recovery Award Amount: $3,068,094 Program: FHWA Emergency Relief Program Project Number: MS26-3 Disaster: Tropical Storm Arthur, June 2026 Purpose: Support recovery efforts for transportation infrastructure damaged by severe storms and widespread flooding. Service Area: Statewide