I-55 Lane and Ramp Closures Madison County April 22-23
Summary
MDOT announces temporary lane and ramp closures on I-55 southbound between Steed Rd. and I-220 in Madison County, Mississippi, from 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 until 6 a.m. Thursday, April 23 for overhead sign replacement. The Old Agency Rd. ramps to I-55 south and the Natchez Trace Parkway ramp to I-55 south will be temporarily closed. Motorists seeking southbound I-55 access should use I-55 north to Colony Park Blvd. or seek alternate routes.
“Motorists will need to utilize I-55 north to Colony Park Blvd. for southbound interstate access or seek an alternate route.”
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MDOT has issued a traffic advisory announcing temporary closures on I-55 southbound in Madison County, Mississippi. The two right lanes between Steed Rd. and I-220 will be closed from 9 p.m. on April 22 until 6 a.m. on April 23, along with the Old Agency Rd. and Natchez Trace Parkway ramps to I-55 southbound. The closures are for overhead sign replacement.
Motorists who need to access southbound I-55 during this period should take I-55 north to Colony Park Blvd. as a detour, or seek alternate routes. Drivers are advised to reduce speed, watch for directional signage, and be alert for roadside crews working in the area.
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Traffic Advisory: Temporary I-55 lane, ramp closures in Madison County TONIGHT
Updated Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:44 PM
Motorists will need to utilize I-55 north to Colony Park Blvd. for southbound interstate access or seek an alternate route. Drivers are advised to slow down and be on high alert for directional signage and roadside crews.
WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT).
WHAT: Temporary lane and ramp closures.
WHEN: Beginning at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, until 6 a.m. Thursday, April 23.
WHERE: The two right lanes of I-55 southbound between Steed Rd. and I-220 in Madison County. This includes the temporary closures of the Old Agency Rd. ramps to I-55 south AND the Natchez Trace Parkway ramp to I-55 south.
WHY: Overhead sign replacement.
HOW: Motorists will need to utilize I-55 north to Colony Park Blvd. for southbound interstate access or seek an alternate route. Drivers are advised to slow down and be on high alert for directional signage and roadside crews.
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