Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Holmes and Washington counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no lane closures on state roads from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29. These lane closure restrictions include both construction and maintenance activities.
Holmes County:
- State Road (S.R.) 2 Safety Improvements at County Road 173- Motorists will encounter periodic lane closures Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24 as construction activities continue. Traffic flaggers will be on-site to assist drivers through the work area. The speed limit is reduced to 45 mph in the work zone. The intersection will be converted from a two-way to a four-way stop Tuesday, Dec. 8. Additional safety measures are being installed to alert drivers to stop ahead.
Washington County:
S.R. 79 Widening from North of Mill Branch Bridge to Interstate 10 – The northbound outside lane will be closed between Pate Pond and Clayton roads from 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20 to 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 as crews complete shoulder work.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
