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Mississippi Labor Day Weekend Road Recap
What Mississippi's department of transportation (DOT) feed showed from Thursday, Sept. 3 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Part of the national Labor Day Weekend Road Recap.
Crashes
7 crashes were reported in Mississippi from Sept. 3 through Sept. 7.
- I-55 — 3
- I-22 — 2
- US-49 — 1
- MS-182 — 1
Closures and roadwork
12 closures and 65 roadwork records were on Mississippi's feed over the five days.
- I-55 — 9
- I-22 — 7
- US-51 — 6
- US-49 — 6
- US-90 — 4
Wildfires
As of Labor Day, Mississippi had 4 active fires covering 2,084 acres.
- Jackson - Hwy 90 (Jackson County), 1,428 acres, 100% contained
- Hancock - Texas Flat Road (Hancock County), 410 acres, 100% contained
- Rankin-Lone Pine Church Rd. (Rankin County), 126 acres, 100% contained
- Lindsey Rd and Horeshoe Bend Rd (Itawamba County), 120 acres, 100% contained
Live fire perimeters and the closures near them are at milecheckapp.com/fire.
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