Old Byram Rd Bridge Closure, May 11 to June 22
Summary
MDOT has issued an updated traffic advisory for a temporary bridge closure on Old Byram Rd. over I-55 in Hinds County. The closure begins at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 11 and runs through Monday, June 22, 2026. Drivers should seek alternate routes during the closure and can stay updated via MDOTtraffic.com, the MDOT Traffic mobile app, or by following @MississippiDOT on Facebook and X.
“Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 11, through Monday, June 22, 2026.”
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MDOT issued a traffic advisory announcing a temporary closure of the Old Byram Rd. bridge over I-55 in Hinds County, Mississippi. The bridge will be closed in both directions beginning May 11, 2026 at 7 a.m. through June 22, 2026 to allow for bridge repairs. This is an updated advisory with a new date from a prior announcement.\n\nDrivers and transportation companies using this corridor should plan alternate routes during the closure period. No specific detour routes are designated in the advisory; drivers are directed to MDOTtraffic.com, the MDOT Traffic mobile app, and social media channels for real-time updates on traffic conditions.
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(NEW DATE) Traffic Advisory: Temporary Old Byram Rd. bridge closure in Hinds County
Updated Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:15 AM
Temporary bridge closure.
WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT).
WHAT: Temporary bridge closure.
WHEN: Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 11, through Monday, June 22, 2026. (UPDATED)
WHERE: Both directions of the Old Byram Rd. bridge over I-55 in Hinds County.
WHY: Bridge repairs.
HOW: Drivers should seek an alternate route during the closure. Stay updated at MDOTtraffic.com, download the MDOT Traffic mobile app, and follow @MississippiDOT on Facebook and X.
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