Extreme Heat Causes Highway to Buckle in Madison County

Extreme heat causes highway to buckle in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Part of a highway in Madison County buckled due to the extreme heat conditions. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the left lane of U.S. 49 South between 1st Street and Petrified Forest Road has been closed. The extreme heat resulted in the roadway to buckle in the left, southbound lane. Two 18-wheelers, vehicle involved in fatal Attala County crash MDOT officials said maintenan…

New images reveal buckled road caused by extreme heat

Recent extreme heat has damaged a road in Madison County that is impacting traffic.

Extreme Heat Causes U.S. 49 In Madison County To Buckle - Darkhorse Press

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a traffic advisory after extreme heat caused a roadway buckle on U.S. Highway 49 southbound, between 1st Street and Petrified Forest Road. According to MDOT, the left lane in that section of the highway has been closed to traffic after crews discovered a crack in the pavement linked to high temperatures. Maintenance crews acted quickly to close the affected area and are now working t…