U.S. 98 Pearl River Bridge Traffic Switch, Marion County
Summary
Mississippi DOT announces a traffic switch on U.S. 98 over the Pearl River bridge in Marion County. Starting approximately 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, westbound traffic will be placed on the newly constructed eastbound bridge in a head-to-head configuration until the bridge replacement project is complete, anticipated in 2027. Motorists are advised to be on high alert for roadside workers.
What changed
MDOT issued a traffic advisory announcing a switch on U.S. 98 over the Pearl River bridge in Marion County, MS. Starting April 10 at approximately 10 a.m., westbound traffic will be redirected to the newly constructed eastbound bridge in a head-to-head configuration. This arrangement will remain in place until the westbound bridge replacement is complete, with an anticipated completion date of 2027.
Motorists, trucking companies, and other transportation providers using U.S. 98 in Marion County should prepare for altered traffic patterns and increased presence of roadside workers. Travelers are encouraged to download the MDOT Traffic mobile app or visit MDOTtraffic.com for live travel information updates. No compliance actions or penalties are associated with this advisory beyond standard traffic laws.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Traffic switch planned on U.S. 98 in Marion County
Updated Thursday, April 9, 2026 12:51 PM
Traffic switch planned on U.S. 98 Pearl River bridge in Marion County
April 9, 2026
WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT).
WHAT: Traffic switch.
WHEN: Starting approximately 10 a.m. Friday, April 10 until the bridge replacement project is complete.
WHERE: U.S. 98 over the Pearl River bridge in Marion County.
WHY: Bridge replacement project.
HOW: Westbound traffic will be placed on the newly constructed eastbound bridge in a head-to-head configuration until the westbound bridge replacement project is complete, which is anticipated to be in 2027.
Motorists are reminded to be on high alert for roadside workers. Stay updated with live travel information by downloading the MDOT Traffic mobile app, visiting MDOTtraffic.com and following @MississippiDOT on Facebook and X.
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