Chestnut Street closed due to construction near the jail

Chestnut Street west of Lewis Avenue is closed due to construction work at the Neshoba County Emergency Management facility. 

Damage caused by heavy truck traffic hauling dirt has contributed to the problem, officials have said.

Construction work began in September to make room to house equipment, supplies, and storage of county records.

Work is anticipated to be completed this summer, but Chestnut Street is closed to thru traffic until then, officials said.

Despite efforts by the Philadelphia Street Department to patch the road, it remains in disrepair, mainly because it was not designed for heavy truck traffic.

According to officials, the road will not be fully repaired until the entire project is finished. 

Barricades and road closure signs have been strategically placed allowing limited access for drivers needing to reach the jail and Emergency Management facility. 

“I would not recommend going that way unless you absolutely have to,” said Patrick Gray, superintendent of the Philadelphia Street Department. “Right now, the road is closed off to the general public due to safety concerns that cannot be addressed until after construction is complete.”