How Highway 57 construction could impact Vancleave
Road work for Highway 57 is in full swing. The $212.6 million project aims to widen the road in Vancleave from two lanes to four and alleviate traffic. "The MDOT Highway…
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MHP releases New Year's holiday travel numbers
The Mississippi Highway Patrol New Year's holiday travel period ended January 1st at midnight, beginning on December 30th at 6 in the morning. Over the enforcement period, 77 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence and 119 wrecks were…
Traffic delays on I-10 in Harrison County due to overturned semi-truck
State Troopers are at the scene of a loaded overturned semi-truck at I-10 Westbound in Harrison County near mile marker 28. The right lane is closed. No injuries are reported. According to officials, the truck was carrying seafood. They say…
City of Ocean Springs announces Cruisin’ the Coast traffic plans
The 27th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast returns to the City of Ocean Springs on October 5th, 6th & 7th! Here’s how to maneuver downtown during the event! The Cruisin’ the Coast Downtown Footprint will be closed from 5:00 am –…
Handling traffic during Cruisin’ the Coast
There is a lot of construction going on across the Coast, but it’s not putting a damper on Cruisin’ the Coast. All lanes of traffic will be open on I-10…
Work set to begin on I-110 repairs late next month
New details are being released on the status of the portion of the I-110 overpass damaged by a trailer fire a week ago. MDOT District Engineer…
Multiple wrecks stall traffic on I-10
Traffic was at a standstill this morning on Interstate 10 after a series of wrecks happened in the Gulfport area. Gulfport police tell us there was a tractor-trailer truck that…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Labor Day Enforcement period begins
Expect extra police presence if you’re going to be out on the road this Labor Day Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Labor Day enforcement period started this morning…
Staying safe while traveling over the Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day marks the end of summer for many as they return to school. While making plans to travel over the weekend, MDOT wants to remind everyone…
Traffic backed up on I-10 near Exit 61 in Jackson County
According to MDOT, there is police activity on I-10 past Gautier EX 61 on the Pascagoula River Bridge in Jackson County. Law enforcement is on scene directing traffic. Expect delays in eastbound lanes. Mississippi Highway Patrol is working an accident…
I-10 re-opens to traffic after firefighters get grass fire under control
Interstate 10 is open to traffic in eastbound and westbound lanes today after a grass fire forced the highway to be closed in both directions. Mississippi Department of Transportation said the highway re-opened about 1 a.m. today after closing just…
Pair of projects to cut down traffic in Gulfport presented to supervisors
The City of Gulfport is planning a pair of projects to cut down on traffic and ease parking congestion in some of its busiest…
Wreck at Canal and Landon Road in Gulfport
Travelers of Canal and Landon Road may experience some traffic this week. Just before 3:30, an accident involving two vehicles occurred at the traffic light at Canal and…
Work on Menge Avenue exit on I-10 causing traffic delays
Work has started on the interchange at Menge Avenue for the planned Buc-ee's Travel Center -- and it's causing some serious delays on I-10. MDOT traffic camera shows major delays east and west of Menge Avenue -- backed up to…
9-year-old killed in fatal wreck in Wiggins
A 9-year-old traveling with her family was killed Friday evening in a two-car collision on Highway 49 in Wiggins. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry said 9-year-old Bailey Amis of Starkville died from injuries in the crash. Flurry said Amis, her…
Hanshaw Road in Ocean Springs officially closed
Hanshaw Road in Ocean Springs has officially closed. The closing went smoother than expected for the Ocean Springs Middle School, having less traffic build up than expected. The road…
Lucedale man dies in weekend traffic incident
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a Saturday crash that killed a Lucedale man. MHP says 41-year-old Rodney Holman was traveling west on Highway 98 in George County about 6:30 p.m. when his vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Holman received…
Sinkhole in Biloxi patched and deemed drivable
The sinkhole in Biloxi on the corner of DeSoto and Forrest has been patched up and declared drivable. The contractor Vectras headed out to the hole Wednesday where…
Hanshaw Road in Ocean Springs closing to traffic on February 1st
A warning for a road closure that starts next month. Hanshaw Road in Ocean Springs will be closed for sewer force main repairs on February…
Mississippi Highway Patrol launching holiday traffic campaign
Mississippi Highway Patrol wants to be sure you make it home safely this holiday season. MHP’s Home for the Holidays campaign will be increasing patrols and adding safety checkpoints…
I-10 at state line closed after one-vehicle accident, fire
Motorists heading toward Louisiana this morning be advised, there is a major accident on Interstate 10 near…
Motorcyclist injured in wreck on Firetower Road
One person has been airlifted to a local trauma center after an accident this morning just north of Interstate 10. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said the accident happened about 10:30 a.m. on Firetower Road. The crash involved a…
Highway 49 southbound lanes at railroad tracks now closed
MDOT tells us all six lanes of Highway 49 will close Tuesday night beginning at 7. The lane closures shifted over the weekend with the northbound lanes…
North HWY 49 at RR Crossing near I-10 closed for up to a week
The Highway 49 closure in Gulfport we’ve been telling you about is now in effect. It’s going to be causing major detours…