traffic

D'Iberville Fourth of July traffic safety enforcement

This year’s 4th of July Holiday Traffic Safety Enforcement will take place July 4, 2019, through Sunday July 7th. Starting today and this holiday weekend local law enforcement agencies will crack down on motorist who aren’t wearing their seat belts…

Mississippi tops list of 'Worst Drivers in America'

For the second year in a row, Mississippi tops a nationwide study. Mississippi is laying claim to the title of the state with the worst drivers in America. This is according to a study and statistics gathered by the group…

Keesler adjusts gate schedule for spring break

Spring Break weekend officially kicks off today and traffic is expected to be heavy. In response, Keesler Air Force Base is adjusting their gate schedule until Monday, April 15th. The main entrance at White Avenue is closed to car and…

Update on U.S. 90 lane closure in Biloxi

Just in time for spring break, some good news for drivers who travel Highway 90. Since April 2nd, the southern lane of 90 at White Avenue has been reduced to one lane. This lane closure was necessary for construction on…

Biloxi prepares for Spring Break traffic

With Spring Break on the Coast just days away, the City of Biloxi has begun preparations for one of their busiest weekends of the year. In the past, the event has created its share of traffic congestion for drivers, causing…

Howard Avenue now open for use

Today, Downtown Biloxi looks a little different. Two years after a five year plan was laid out to revitalize the area, Howard Avenue is brand new and finally open to the public. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich calls Howard Avenue…

Crash on I-10 in Harrison County this morning

Wet roads have made for dangerous conditions on South Mississippi roads today. They may be to blame for several accidents this morning. One crash occurred on I-10 at Canal Road in north Harrison County this morning. The crash happened just…

How to be safe around railroad crossings

One man is still in stable condition at USA Hospital after colliding with a train in Saucier yesterday. The cause of this incident is still under investigation. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said, “I guess more often than people would…

Mayor asks for Highway 90 to be widened in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson is fed up with the bumper to bumper traffic on Highway 90 during the evening hours. He took to social media, putting out a plea asking which candidates for governor or lieutenant governor would pledge…

Highway 90 construction delays traffic in Pascagoula

Anyone who regularly travels the stretch of Highway 90 between the Singing River Bridge and the Pascagoula River High Rise Bridge should expect delays this week. A project has started on that stretch of road where MDOT crews are resurfacing…

Holiday traffic in Mississippi

The Mississippi Highway Patrol says it has all available troopers working during the Fourth of July. The two-day enforcement period is today and Wednesday. Patrol spokesman Chase Elkins says checkpoints are being set up to find drivers who are impaired…

New state laws in effect

New laws are taking effect in Mississippi about dog fighting, highway traffic, and transporting alcohol. With Mississippians gearing up for the Fourth of July, it is important to take note of some new laws that are going into effect. These…

Scrapin’ the Coast traffic plan

Ladies and gentleman, start your engines because it is that time of year again. This Friday, thousands of low riders and loud engines will descend to South Mississippi for the 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast. The premiere car, truck, and…

Fort Bayou Bridge stuck open

This morning around 9:30, there was an accident on the grate of Fort Bayou Bridge in Ocean Springs and the bridge was also stuck open. Ocean Springs police closed the northbound lane heading over the bridge for about 45 minutes…

Memorial Day Weekend travel recap 2018

One person died in a wreck on Mississippi highways during the Memorial Day holiday period. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Captain Johnny Poulos, on Monday 79-year-old Ida White of Louisville was hit while trying to cross the four lanes…

Memorial Holiday Weekend traffic

Although potential severe weather is forecast for the weekend, there are many people traveling for the Memorial Day Weekend holiday. With an increase of cars hitting the roads, it’s important to keep safety in mind. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is…

Popp’s Ferry drawbridge halts traffic in Biloxi

Anyone traveling over the drawbridge on Popp’s Ferry Road earlier today was likely delayed. The bridge became stuck in the up position at around 6:30 this morning.  Police responded to the area to direct traffic in the affected area and…

White Avenue gate closed for Spring Break

With multiple police departments implementing traffic plans to accommodate Spring Breakers this weekend, Keesler Air Force Base is also steering traffic away from the anticipated congestion on Highway 90. The main entrance to the base at White Avenue was closed…

Heavy rainfall and heavy traffic expected this weekend

Big crowds and heavy traffic are expected this weekend and so is the potential for some high winds and heavy rainfall making the situation on the roads even worse. Although we still don’t know the exact timing of the expected…