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The Mississippi Department of Transportation has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 until black ice can be cleared. The closure is expected to lift later this morning.

Videos captured from helicopters on Jan. 28 demonstrate the hazardous state of roads during recent winter storms, prompting safety warnings from authorities.

The northbound lanes of I-55 from Batesville to Sardis are now open as crews continue work in the area, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

As of 9 a.m. Thursday, icy roads and bridges are reported in 23 counties across Mississippi, prompting continued travel advisories and road closures.

A cold snap is expected to bring hazardous road conditions to Memphis, prompting an Extreme Cold Watch from Friday evening through Saturday morning.

Ripley officials invite residents to share thank-you drawings for utility workers and public works crews to help spread appreciation.

Mississippi authorities are diverting traffic and closing roads amid icy conditions. Crews are working to remove ice from highways, prompting several closures and detours.

MDOT urges residents to stay off the roads amid winter weather. Crews are actively plowing on I-55 in Panola County.

The northbound lanes of I-55 and all lanes of I-22/U.S. 78 are closed in northern Mississippi for ice removal, authorities say.

Authorities urge residents to be cautious around buildings and overhangs as snow and ice slides pose dangers.