It’s everyone’s favorite topic of conversation in metro Jackson: traffic. Then again, maybe the weather has been No. 1 lately, but traffic is never far behind. Here’s an I-55/I-220 update straight from the MDOT news release:
JACKSON, MISS., Tuesday, April 15, 2008-The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces the following traffic alert to motorists traveling on I-55 southbound in Hinds County on Wednesday night.
Beginning Wednesday night, April 16 through Friday, April 18, construction crews will begin making improvements on I-55 southbound starting at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. The location where work will be performed is between I-220 and County Line Road. As a result of this work, crews will close the right lanes of I-55 southbound between Old Agency Road and County Line Road. The exit ramp to I-220 will also be CLOSED to traffic. There will be no traffic permitted to travel on the I-220 exit ramp from I-55 southbound while crews are working in the area.
The purpose of this work is to add a lane to I-55 southbound and make other necessary improvements on I-55 and I-220 exit ramp.
Message boards will be posted in the area to advise motorists of the lane closures. MDOT regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause.
For the most up-to-date information in your area, please visit www.MSTraffic.com and sign up for your traffic alerts. Also, visit http://www.mstraffic.com/mobile to get the latest traffic information from MSTraffic.com on your mobile device. MDOT advises the public to pull off the road to a safe location if you need to check the MSTraffic.com website while driving. MDOT’s number one concern is the safety of the traveling public.
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