Ice Storm Causes Traffic Chaos on I-55 in North Mississippi

Ice storm strands hundreds of truck drivers on Mississippi interstate

Ice storm strands hundreds of truck drivers on Mississippi interstate NORTH MISSISSIPPI. (WLBT) – Hundreds of truck drivers remained stranded on Interstate 55 in North Mississippi Wednesday after freezing temperatures created dangerous ice conditions that brought traffic to a standstill for more than 18 hours. The gridlock near exit 252 in Sardis has trapped drivers since Tuesday evening, with some trucks carrying thousands of pounds of cargo de…

Father and son rescue truckers on icy I-55 using their Jeeps

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A father and son who build Jeeps have spent the last two days along Interstate 55 in Mississippi, with their 4X4s, getting 18-wheelers and traffic moving along the icy, treacherous roadway. Tuesday night, traffic on I-55 and I-22 near Batesville came to a standstill due to deteriorating road conditions. Clyde Bynum and [...]

Ice storm causes traffic chaos on I-55 in North Mississippi

A severe ice storm led to a major traffic jam on I-55 in North Mississippi, leaving drivers stranded overnight as officials worked to clear the roads.

I-55 and I-22 closed due to icy conditions

he Mississippi Department of Public Safety has issued the closure of I-55 and I-22 due to winter road conditions.

I-55 Northbound Remains Closed in North Mississippi Due to Black Ice

JACKSON — Northbound Interstate 55 in North Mississippi will remain closed as Mississippi Department of Transportation crews work to clear hazardous conditions, state officials said. Authorities said overnight weather led to additional accumulation of black ice on I-55, preventing the reopening of the northbound right lane. Crews expect conditions to improve later Wednesday morning once the right lane can be cleared, according to the MS Dept. of…

Major traffic backups happening in north Mississippi due to icy roads

Road conditions remain dangerous in parts of Mississippi due to the lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern. Officials reiterated Wednesday morning that ice left behind by the storm has made safe transportation on two major interstates, along with multiple roads and bridges, virtually impossible at this time. On Tuesday night, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety warned motorists on Interstate 55 north of Batesville and on Interstate 22 no…