Benton County, MS – Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers continue assisting stranded motorists across North Mississippi today as icy roads remain a major hazard. Much of Interstate 22 in Benton County, along with U.S. Highways 45 and 72, remains slick with patches of ice, fallen limbs, and frozen bridges.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop F division, conditions worsened overnight as temperatures dropped below freezing, leaving many vehicles stuck on icy stretches of highway. Crews are still clearing fallen trees and working to restore downed power lines across the region.
Drivers are urged to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Those who must travel are reminded to buckle up, keep fuel tanks full, and use extreme caution near bridges and shaded areas where ice is most likely to linger.
Troopers are also reminding drivers to move over for flashing lights, watch for debris, and dress appropriately in case they become stranded.
As the cold continues into tonight, authorities warn that untreated surfaces will refreeze quickly, creating renewed travel risks across northern Mississippi.
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