I-55 Temporary Closures in Ridgeland, April 13
Summary
The Mississippi Department of Transportation issued a traffic advisory on April 13, 2026, announcing temporary closures on both directions of I-55 at Colony Park Blvd. (Exit 107) in Ridgeland due to Entergy crews repairing downed power lines. The closures are expected to last approximately two hours starting at 5 p.m., with traffic being diverted to Colony Park Blvd. and U.S. 51. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes during the closure timeframe.
What changed
MDOT issued a traffic advisory announcing temporary closures on I-55 at Colony Park Blvd. (Exit 107) in Ridgeland, effective April 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. The closures affect both directions of I-55 and associated frontage roads, expected to last approximately two hours while Entergy crews repair downed power lines. Traffic will be diverted to Colony Park Blvd. and U.S. 51.
Motorists and transportation companies operating in the Ridgeland area should anticipate delays and plan alternate routes during the closure window. This is an informational advisory with no compliance obligations imposed on regulated entities.
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Traffic Advisory: Temporary CLOSURES on I-55 in Ridgeland
Updated Monday, April 13, 2026 5:03 PM
Temporary closure
WHO: The City of Ridgeland.
WHAT: Temporary CLOSURES.
WHEN: 5 p.m. on Monday, April 13. The repairs are expected to last approximately two hours.
WHERE: Both directions of I-55, including the frontage roads, at Colony Park Blvd. (Exit 107) in Ridgeland.
WHY: Entergy crews are repairing downed power lines.
HOW: Traffic will be diverted to Colony Park Blvd. and U.S. 51 during the temporary closure intervals. Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route during the closure timeframe.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is responsible for providing a safe, intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed and maintained in an efficient, economical and environmentally sensitive manner. For more information, visit GoMDOT.com.
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