I-55, I-22 Reopen in North Mississippi

I-55, I-22 reopen in North Mississippi

BATESVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Interstate 55 and Interstate 22 reopened Friday morning. MDOT officials said all previously closed lanes of I-22/U.S. 78 from Red Banks (Exit 21) to the Tennessee State Line reopened, and the previously closed section of I-55 north of Como (Exit 257) has reopened. According [...]

All portions of I-55, I-22 in North Mississippi now open

All previously closed lanes of Interstate 55 in both directions and Interstate 22 westbound are now open up to the Tennessee State line from Mississippi.

How are roads in DeSoto County? The latest on I-55, other roadways

Nearly a week after a winter storm blasted the Mid-South, major roadways in North Mississippi are starting to return to normal.

Northern Mississippi Transportation commissioner says blame is on him for shutdowns of I-55 and I-22

Transportation Commissioner for Northern Mississippi says that any blame for the interstate shut down in the recent freeze across the state can be placed on him, if it must.  Hundreds of cars and trucks were stuck for more than 12 hours on Interstate 55, Interstate 22, and Highway 78 earlier this week after a winter storm brought freezing temperatures that iced the roads, making them impassable. Now, the Transportation Commissioner says that the…

I-22, I-55 reopen in North Mississippi, but travel still discouraged

HATTIESBURG — Sections of Interstate 22 and Interstate 55 in north Mississippi that were previously closed because of winter weather are now open, but transportation officials are still urging drivers to avoid travel unless it is absolutely necessary. All previously closed lanes of I-22/U.S. 78 from Red Banks (Exit 21) to the Tennessee state line reopened Friday morning, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The previously c…

I-22 Westbound Lanes Reopen in North Mississippi

All westbound lanes of I-22 from Red Banks to the Tennessee border are now open, but travel remains discouraged due to winter conditions.