I-59 Overpass on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg to Close for Maintenance
The I-59 overpass on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg will be closed for scheduled maintenance work from Friday, November 13th at 7 p.m. to Monday, November 16th at 6 a.m.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 10, 2026 — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a planned closure of the Interstate 59 overpass located on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg. The closure is scheduled to facilitate necessary maintenance work.
The maintenance operations are set to begin on Friday, November 13th, at 7:00 p.m. and are expected to conclude by Monday, November 16th, at 6:00 a.m. This duration means the overpass will be inaccessible throughout the weekend.
During the closure period, drivers in Hattiesburg should anticipate detours and potential traffic delays. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes and allow for extra travel time when planning their journeys through the affected area. Specific detour routes will be communicated by MDOT closer to the commencement of the work.
The exact nature of the maintenance work was not detailed, but such closures are typically for essential repairs, inspections, or upgrades to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the roadway. MDOT regularly schedules these types of operations to address wear and tear and to prevent more significant issues from developing.
Further details regarding the specific maintenance activities and any recommended alternative routes will be made available by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Motorists are encouraged to stay informed through official MDOT channels for the latest updates on traffic conditions and any changes to the closure schedule.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooke Parker on www.wdam.com, see more information here.
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