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UPDATE –June 22, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Both directions of Highway 198 between Bexley Road and Highway 98 in George County are closed due to flooding. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route until the roadway is clear for travel.
The right northbound lane of Highway 57 at Quave Road in Jackson County is closed. All other state highways, including Highway 604 in Hancock County, are currently clear for travel. Prior to traveling, motorists are encouraged to fill up vehicles with gasoline and check the status of road conditions by visiting MDOTTraffic.com, downloading the MS Traffic mobile app or dialing 511 in Mississippi.
Motorists are advised to buckle up, drive safety and avoid all flooded roadways. Find more safe driving tips at GoMDOT.com/drivesmartms and stay updated on MDOT’s response efforts and the status of road conditions by following @MississippiDOT on Twitter and Facebook.
UPDATE –June 21, 2017, 3 p.m.
Highway 604 between Highway 607 and Highway 90 in Hancock County remains closed due to flooding. While Tropical Storm Warnings have been removed on the Gulf Coast, Flash Flood Warnings have been issued for Stone and George counties, and a Tornado Warning has been issued for Hancock County.
With heavy rains continuing to fall across the state, MDOT reminds motorists to buckle up, drive safely and avoid flooded roadways. Find safe driving tips at GoMDOT.com/drivesmartms.
For the most current travel and road conditions, visit www.MDOTtraffic.com, download the MDOT Traffic mobile app or call 511.
