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Richton, MS · Traffic & Transit
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Tree falls on US 49 in Simpson County, causing delays
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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...
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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MDOT to resurface Highway 49 in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The City of Hattiesburg announced the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin a resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 49 on April 22, 2026. The work will take place nightly Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to minimize daytime traffic impacts. The...
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MDOT to resurface Highway 49 in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The City of Hattiesburg announced the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin a resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 49 on April 22, 2026. The work will take place nightly Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to minimize daytime traffic impacts. The project will resurface Highway 49 from […]
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Traffic backed up on I-59 S after wreck
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Traffic on Interstate 59 South near Evelyn Gandy Parkway is heavily backed up after a car wreck. The left lane is open for traffic to pass through as first responders work the scene. According to MHP, seven vehicles were involved. No injuries have been reported. Traffic...