TUPELO – The National Park Service on Monday is closing a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Choctaw and Webster counties through the summer.
The roadway will be closed starting at 2 p.m. to all traffic, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, as construction crews work to repair failing areas of the parkway. Jeff Busby Campground is included in the closure.
The stretch on the Parkway starts at Mississippi Highway 413 and extends to U.S. Highway 82 in Choctaw and Webster counties in Mississippi. The last night to camp at Jeff Busby campground is Sunday.
A signed detour will be in place between milepost 181 and milepost 204 to navigate around the closure.
Travelers can expect about 15 minutes (10 miles) added to their drive. The closure is necessary to provide for safety of workers and visitors while the parkway undergoes full removal of failed sections of pavement and culverts.
Additionally, Jeff Busby campground and day use area will remain closed while construction is underway. The last night for campers to stay overnight is Sunday, June 8. All campers and day users must vacate the Jeff Busby site by noon on Monday, June 9.
Check the parkway website at nps.gov/natr for updates or information.