The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews will close ramps from U.S. 49 to I-20 and close lanes on I-20 overnight for bridge rail repair.
MDOT said the closures will begin at 9 p.m. June 24 and continue until approximately 6 a.m. June 25 in Rankin County. The agency identified the affected movements as the U.S. 49 northbound to I-20 westbound ramp and the U.S. 49 southbound to I-20 eastbound ramp.
MDOT said crews also will close the right lane of eastbound I-20 and the left lane of westbound I-20 under the U.S. 49 bridge. The agency posted traffic maps at https://www.mdottraffic.com/?a=562308, https://www.mdottraffic.com/?a=562309, https://www.mdottraffic.com/?a=562311 and https://www.mdottraffic.com/?a=562312.
MDOT said ramp closure signs will be in place and drivers should seek alternate routes during the temporary closures. The agency posted additional information at https://bit.ly/4v4XB8Y.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
