Ice on Roads Reported in Eight Mississippi Counties

As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, ice was reported on state-maintained roads and bridges in eight Mississippi counties, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

The affected counties include Benton, Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, and Tate. Officials advise drivers to use extra caution in these areas amid winter weather conditions.

Motorists are encouraged to check live road conditions through the MDOT Traffic app, available on the App Store and Google Play, or by visiting MDOTtraffic.com. No injuries or accidents have been reported in connection with the icy conditions, according to authorities.

Officials continue to monitor the weather and road conditions, and additional updates will be provided as necessary.

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