Traffic alert: Downed power lines causing delays in Jackson County
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is advising drivers to avoid Mississippi 613 near Saracennia Road in Jackson County.
According to their Twitter, a car accident that resulted in minor injuries has led to damaged power lines in the area.
All lanes of the highway will be closed as repair crews attempt to fix the downed power lines.
An alert sent from the Mississippi Department of Transportation at 9:38 a.m., says the delay is expected to last an hour and a half.
This story was originally published May 26, 2022 at 10:20 AM.