More vehicles are expected to be on the highways as Mississippians travel for Christmas and New Year’s.
To keep traffic flowing, the Mississippi Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate and four-lane highway construction during peak Christmas and New Year’s travel times.
All road construction requiring lane closures will stop on Sunday, December 24, and resume on Monday, January 1.
MDOT wants to help keep your holidays merry and bright by limiting travel delays! 🙌
We’re suspending all interstate and four-lane highway construction during peak holiday travel times. All road construction requiring lane closures will stop Dec. 24 and resume on Jan. 1. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/6wmwuSrhtG
— MDOT (@MississippiDOT) December 21, 2023
“Despite the absence of highway construction activities statewide, drivers should be aware that some lane closures will remain in place,” MDOT Executive Director Brad White said. “These lane closures aim to protect motorists and MDOT urges drivers to always treat these areas as active work zones, even with the absence of workers.”
The closures are expected to provide maximum travel capacity and minimal construction delays for holiday travelers.
