Traffic moving at full speed across South MS after several incidents

3:40 p.m.: Traffic is flowing freely in Jackson County after a significant delay just before the Vancleave / Gautier interchange (Exit 57).

2:30 p.m.: MDOT reports the crash on the Escatawpa Bridge has been cleared, but there is now a significant backup on I-10 in Jackson County. Traffic has slowed to a crawl just before the Vancleave / Gautier exit (Exit 57). MDOT is estimating it could take up to an hour to clear the congestion.

2 p.m.: MDOT is reporting that the backup on I-10 caused by construction in Alabama has cleared, though patches of congestion still remain.

1:20 p.m.: The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s traffic map is showing significant backups deep into Mississippi. Significant delays are being reported on the bridge over the Escatawpa River. Additionally, a crash on Mississippi 63 has closed all southbound lanes and the left northbound lane on the Escatawpa River Bridge.

ORIGINAL STORY

Roadwork just over the state line in Alabama is causing “major delays” on Interstate 10 eastbound in South Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Transportation reports.

The construction project is expected to last all day, MDOT says, with significant traffic backups through at least 4 p.m. for I-10 drivers. The state of Alabama reports that the left eastbound lane is closed and advises travelers to use caution.

MDOT’s traffic map shows congestion of about three miles, from around mile marker 1 in Alabama and extending west of the Franklin Creek Road exit (Exit 75) in Mississippi.

This breaking news story will be updated as warranted.

This story was originally published April 6, 2026 at 9:46 AM.