Laurel I-59 underpass to be closed next week

MDOT will  close both lanes under Interstate 59 at Mississippi 15/Cooks Avenue in Laurel
MDOT will close both lanes under Interstate 59 at Mississippi 15/Cooks Avenue in Laurel(WTOK)
Published: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
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From Mississippi Department of Transportation

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A stretch of Cooks Avenue in Laurel will be closed for the next week as the state performs maintenance.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said Friday that South Cooks Avenue under the Interstate 59 overpass will be closed starting at 7:30 a.m. Monday.

Detour signs will be in place in both directions with both lanes of Mississippi 15/Cooks Avenue at I-59 closed.

MDOT says the section of highway is expected to reopen at 4:30 p.m. Friday.

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