Grenada, MS – Drivers across North Mississippi are facing major travel disruptions Wednesday morning as icy winter conditions force the closure of key interstates, including I-55 and I-22, creating hazardous conditions across a wide swath of the state.
According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, traffic is fully stopped on Interstate 55 in both directions north of Grenada due to ice accumulation on roadways. In addition, Interstate 22 is blocked in both directions from the Mississippi state line to Myrtle in Union County, further limiting east-west travel options.
Officials report numerous icy roads and bridges across at least 28 counties, with particularly dangerous conditions on elevated surfaces. Counties currently reporting impacts include Alcorn, Benton, Bolivar, Calhoun, Coahoma, DeSoto, Grenada, Humphreys, Issaquena, Lafayette, Lee, Leflore, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Sharkey, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica, Union, Washington, Yalobusha, and Yazoo.
The closures affect travel throughout North Mississippi, including areas near Grenada County, the Mississippi Delta, and communities within driving distance of Memphis, Tennessee. Emergency officials warn that conditions may continue to deteriorate as temperatures remain near or below freezing.
State authorities strongly urge drivers to stay off roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary, stressing that even treated highways can quickly refreeze. Motorists already on the road are advised to reduce speed, increase following distance, and avoid bridges where ice forms first.
Additional updates are expected as crews monitor conditions throughout the day.
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