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🚧 Bridge Replacement Project on State Route 8 Affects Calhoun and Grenada Counties
The time displayed is local to the original X account in The State of Mississippi. A significant infrastructure project has commenced on State Route 8 with the replacement of four bridges over Butputter Creek, affecting travel in both Calhoun and Grenada counties. The operation kicked off recently and is projected to continue until the fall of 2024. During this period, residents and travelers in the northwestern region of Mississippi may experience changes in traffic patterns and potential delays. For a more comprehensive understanding of current and upcoming regional transportation projects, including this one, interested parties can visit the provided online source at https://t.co/JShIN6uSYo. The continuation of these infrastructure improvements is part of ongoing efforts to enhance and maintain the safety and efficiency of Mississippi's highway system.
🚧 U.S. 51 Bridge Closure in Carroll County, Mississippi 🚧
The time displayed is local to the original X account in The State of Mississippi. The U.S. 51 bridge spanning Peachahala Creek in Carroll County is currently closed to all traffic and will remain so until further notice. The closure is due to the bridge being replaced. Travelers who regularly use this bridge are advised to plan for an alternate route to navigate around the affected area. For more information and updates on the status of the bridge replacement, motorists are encouraged to read the detailed announcement provided at https://t.co/7sGdTngezn. Commuters should adjust their travel plans accordingly and stay informed about the progress of the construction work.
One dead, one injured after severe storms hit Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – One person has died and another person has been injured after severe storms moved through Mississippi beginning on April 9, 2024. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), one death was reported in Scott County, and one injury was reported in Grenada County. Statewide, MEMA officials said counties have reported […]
The winding tale of the missing marker honoring Delta bluesman Mississippi John Hurt
AVALON, Miss. — The mystery surrounding the missing blues trail marker honoring legendary bluesman Mississippi John Hurt and the cause of the Mississippi John Hurt Museum fire is as winding as the maze of narrow roads that crisscross the Eastern edge of the Delta. Unraveling the winding mysteries is...
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