The Mississippi Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2024 Report Card for Mississippi’s Infrastructure today, with 12 categories of infrastructure receiving an overall grade of ‘C-’—a one-step increase from its 2020 Report Card. A ‘C-’ grade means Mississippi’s infrastructure is in fair condition and requires attention to ensure it remains reliable in the future. The grades are:
 

The report highlights the current state of Mississippi’s infrastructure, offering residents and policymakers a tool to engage in conversation about the investment needed to improve and maintain critical infrastructure systems that are crucial to the health and safety of people in Mississippi. While the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing Mississippi billions in infrastructure funding, this money is just a down payment, and securing sustainable funding sources is imperative to elevate Mississippi's infrastructure to meet modern standards and ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.

To help ensure that the Mississippi Report Card is working for you and your community, we need your help keeping investment at the front of legislators’ minds. To keep infrastructure front and center on the legislative priority list, share with your elected officials that our state’s infrastructure challenges are significant but solvable. 

Please take a moment to contact your state and federal elected officials to share the news about Mississippi’s infrastructure!