U.S. 98 (Hardy St.) over I-59 in Lamar County closed Nov. 13–16 for bridge maintenance

Both directions of U.S. 98 (Hardy St.) over I-59 in Lamar County will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, until 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, for a bridge closure/structural maintenance.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said in a Nov. 13, 2026, Facebook post that the outer ramps of the interchange will remain open during the closure but the loop ramps to the east of I-59 will be closed.

MDOT said detour signage will be in place and advised motorists to seek alternate routes and be on high alert for roadside workers. The agency included a graphic with the social post and a link for more information.

Source: Mississippi Department of Transportation on Facebook