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Part of I-59 in Mississippi shut down due to vehicle crash

MISSISSIPPI — A traffic crash has closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 59 in Poplarville on Wednesday morning. According to officials, the closure currently extends from MS-53 at Exit 27 to Savannah-Millard Road at Exit 19. Drivers traveling southbound are being advised to use Highway 11 as an alternate...

Poplarville, MS · 06-03

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TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 49 in Forrest County to be closed June1-July 3

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — Both directions of U.S. 49 between West Pine Street and Country Club Road in Forrest County will be closed from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. starting June 1 to July 3. The closure is to allow Norfolk Southern crews to perform railroad repairs. Detour signs will be in place, and motorists will […]

Forrest County, MS · 06-02

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Road conditions improve in Picayune after widespread flooding, more rain possible

After a multi-day rain event led to widespread flooding in Picayune, Mississippi, road conditions are starting to improve. Pearl River County emergency officials are urging residents to stay alert as additional rain remains a possibility this week. Roads like Beach Street, which were covered with water just yesterday, are now...

Picayune, MS · 05-27

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Nighttime closures planned on US 49 in Forrest County

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A portion of U.S. 49 will be closed overnight for several weeks beginning June 1, 2026, as repair work gets underway on a railroad structure in Forrest County. The closure affects both directions between West Pine Street and Country Club Road and will be in place nightly from 9:00 p.m. […]

Forrest County, MS · 06-01

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High water levels lead to road closures across the Gulf Coast

As a result of high-water levels, officials across the Coast have announced some road closures. In Harrison County, officials are issuing a flood warning for the Wolf River and Biloxi River. Certain parts of local roads along the rivers are now closed, including short stretches of Cable Bridge Road at the Wolf River, Shaw Road at the Little Biloxi River, and River Road along the Biloxi River.

Harrison County, MS · 05-26

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30 roads closed due to flooding across Forrest County, board president says

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Heavy rainfall in the Pine Belt has caused disruptions across the Forrest County area, as flooded roads halt travel for residents Monday. According to Forrest County Board of Supervisors President Terri Bell, the county’s emergency management is aware that 30 roads have been closed due to flooding in Hattiesburg, Petal and the county.

Forrest County, MS · 05-26

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Forrest County braces for rainy forecast; washed-out road still closed

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Addressing the threat of high water and collapsed roads: that was Forrest County’s agenda on Tuesday after flooding on Monday. 30 roads were closed, and two were completely washed out in Forrest County following Monday’s rainfall. Road Manager Kyle Mims says all of...

Forrest County, MS · 05-26

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Tree falls on US 49 in Simpson County, causing delays

Simpson County, MS · 05-24

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Drivers asked to avoid certain Hattiesburg roads due to flooding

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Street flooding is being reported in parts of Hattiesburg as rain continues in the area. Drivers in the Hattiesburg area should avoid the following:. Bay Street near the Public Safety Complex. Hardy Street and South 11th Avenue. Mobile Street near The Lucky Rabbit. Timothy Lane and...

Hattiesburg, MS · 05-22

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Bogue Homa Creek Bridge closure to begin in June

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Jones County EOC announced the Bogue Homa Creek Bridge on Pleasant Grove Road. will be closed to through traffic, due to a contruction project. The project is expected to begin the first or second week of June 2026. The bridge will remain closed until the project is complete, which […]

Jones County, MS · 05-14

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Several roads blocked as MDOT crews clean up storm damage

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Several roadways have been blocked in Southwest Mississippi as MDOT continue their cleanup efforts. According to MDOT, although I-55 between Brookhaven and Bogue Chitto is open, drivers should anticipate temporary shoulder or lane closures as crews work to push remaining debris from the roadway. Active closures...

Lincoln County, MS · 05-07

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MDOT installing new traffic signal at intersection of U.S. 49, State Route 149 in Simpson County

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — The Mississippi Department of Transportation will be installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 49 and State Route 149 in Simpson County. Courtesy photo Mississippi Department of Transportation The project is being done to improve the intersections of U.S. 49 and State Route 149, and U.S. 49 and Siloam […]

Simpson County, MS · 05-06

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New traffic signal now operating at U.S. 49 and State Route 149 in Simpson County

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 49 and State Route 149 in Simpson County is now fully operational. MDOT said the work is part of a project aimed at making safety improvements at the intersections of U.S. 49 and State Route 149 and U.S. 49 and Siloam Road in Simpson County.

Simpson County, MS · 05-06

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New traffic signal installed on US 49 in Simpson County

SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) installed a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 49 and State Route 149 in Simpson County. According to MDOT, the signal is part of a $1.8 million project to make safety improvements at the intersections of U.S. 49 and State Route 149 […]

Simpson County, MS · 05-05

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ROAD CLOSURE: Mississippi 57 in Greene County to be closed April 28-30

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — Mississippi 57 between Moody Chapel Road and Industrial Drive in Greene County will be closed starting Tuesday, April 28, at 6 a.m., until Thursday, April 30, at 5 p.m., for a railroad crossing repair. Courtesy photo Mississippi Department of Transportation According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, detour signs will be in […]

Greene County, MS · 04-28

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Intersection closed after 18-wheeler strikes light pole, damaging traffic signal in Laurel

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Drivers should be aware - roads are closed after an 18-wheeler accident in Laurel. On Tuesday, the City of Laurel announced that the intersection of Ferrell Street and S 16th Avenue is closed while crews work to fix a traffic signal that was damaged after an 18-wheeler struck a light pole.

Laurel, MS · 04-28

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RAMP CLOSURES: Ramp closures to take place in Hattiesburg next week

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — The U.S. 49 North ramp to Interstate 59 North and the Interstate 59 South ramp to U.S. 49 in Forrest County will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28, for work on interstate resurfacing project. Courtesy photo Mississippi Department of Transportation For more […]

Hattiesburg, MS · 04-25

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West 10th Street in Laurel to temporarily close

LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Drivers in Laurel should prepare for delays as a busy stretch of roadway is set to temporarily close. Beginning April 27, 2026, West 10th Street between 16th Avenue and Wansley Road will be closed to through traffic while crews work to replace a drainage crossing. The project is expected to take around two weeks to complete.

Laurel, MS · 04-24

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