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Natchez, MS – The City of Natchez, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, has announced the launch of the Transforming the Forks to Freedom Corridor project. This initiative, funded by a $24,570,000 federal BUILD grant, will address infrastructure and business-lifestyle connectivity needs within the Devereux Drive, St. Catherine, and East Franklin corridors, as well as Downtown areas. The Forks to Freedom Corridor project builds upon the City’s official 2018 Downtown Master Plan, which reflects both professional planning and extensive community visioning and engagement. The project will improve transportation and pedestrian safety and accessibility; enhance quality of life and aesthetics for residents and visitors; streng...