Highway 145 is closed near Nettleton, Old U.S. 45 to Elizabeth Avenue, until Feb. 28, 2027. Highway 348 has flaggers through Dec. 31. Plus who to call.
Last checked Oct. 27, 2026. This page is refreshed weekly. State highway work comes from the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s MDOTtraffic map and its public work-zone data feed; city work comes from the City of Tupelo’s Public Works Department.
Highway 145 is now closed in southern Lee County between Old U.S. 45 and Elizabeth Avenue, near Nettleton. The closure began Thursday, Oct. 22, and MDOT lists it through Feb. 28, 2027. Work on Highway 348 in northern Lee County runs through the end of the year. No interstate work is listed in Lee County this week; the nearest is on I-22 in Union County, near New Albany, through Nov. 2.
Who to call
- City streets, potholes, drainage: Tupelo Public Works, 662-841-6457, 604 Crossover Road
- After hours (non-emergency): 662-841-6460
- State highways and interstates: MDOTtraffic.com and the free MDOT Traffic app
- County roads outside the city: Lee County Road Department, 662-680-6006
- Emergency or a crash blocking the road: 911
State highway work in and near Lee County
MDOT lists these work zones as of Oct. 27. Dates are MDOT’s and can change with weather.
| Road | Where | What | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway 145 | Old U.S. 45 to Elizabeth Avenue, Lee County | Road closed, both directions | Oct. 22 to Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Highway 348 | Highway 9 to Highway 145, Lee County | Road work, flaggers present, expect delays | Through Dec. 31 |
| U.S. 45 Alternate | County Line Road to Pine Grove Road, Monroe County | Road work, expect delays | Through Oct. 31 |
| Highway 371 | Camp Road to the Prentiss County line, Itawamba County | Road work, expect delays | Through Oct. 31 |
| I-22 | Exit 61 (Highway 30 West, New Albany) to Exit 64 (Highway 15), Union County | Road work daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Through Nov. 2 |
| Highway 15 | Iron Horse Road to I-22, Union County | Road work, expect delays | Through Oct. 29 |
| Highway 30 | Highway 355 to County Road 25, Union County | One lane, expect delays | Through Oct. 29 |
| Highway 76 | At Highway 23, Itawamba County | Road work, expect delays | Through Nov. 30 |
| Highway 4 | East Church Street to Highway 371, Prentiss County | Flaggers, no wide loads | Through Oct. 30 |
Highway 145 closure: MDOT’s listing marks all lanes closed in both directions on the stretch between Old U.S. 45 and Elizabeth Avenue, near Nettleton. MDOT’s listing does not give a reason beyond road work and does not name a detour, and we could not find an MDOT release with one as of Oct. 26. Plan another route for trips between Tupelo and Nettleton, and check MDOTtraffic for posted detour signs before you go.
Highway 348: The work zone covers the road between Highway 9 and Highway 145 in northern Lee County. Expect a flagger and short waits.
Checking before you drive
MDOTtraffic.com and the MDOT Traffic app show state highway and interstate construction, closures, crashes and traffic cameras in real time. In Tupelo, the state system includes I-22 and U.S. 78, U.S. 45, U.S. 278, Highway 6 and Highway 145 (Gloster Street). Problems on those roads go to MDOT, not the city.
City streets
The City of Tupelo’s Public Works Department maintains about 343 miles of city streets, apart from MDOT and federal rights of way inside the city. The city’s website had no street closure notices posted when we checked Oct. 27. Its divisions:
- Streets: potholes, driveway tie-ins, pavement repairs, milling and overlay, and curb and gutter replacement.
- Drainage: building and maintaining storm drainage.
- Grounds: the city’s tree farm on South Lawndale Road.
The city’s website links the CodeRED alert system; sign up to get emergency and community alerts by text, call or email. Brush routes are posted on the Tupelo Public Works Facebook page.
The Major Thoroughfare Program
Tupelo’s big street projects are paid for through the Major Thoroughfare Program, a dedicated property tax that voters first approved in 1991 and have renewed every five years since, according to the city. Phase VII, put to voters in a special election Feb. 2, 2021, listed projects including:
- West Jackson Street from Airpark Road to Joyner Avenue, and East Jackson Street from Madison Street to Front Street
- Eason Boulevard from South Veterans Memorial Boulevard to Briar Ridge Road
- North Veterans Boulevard from East Main Street to I-22
- Airpark Road from West Main Street to West Jackson Street
- Elizabeth Street from East Main Street to Green Street
- A new road from West Barnes Crossing Road to the west side of Gloster Street
- Realigning McPherson Road with Highway 6
- A redesigned intersection at U.S. 45, McCullough Boulevard and Hilda Avenue
The Tupelo Major Thoroughfare Committee meets the second Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 71 E. Troy St., according to the city’s committee schedule. The Engineering Division at Public Works has the current agenda.
What this means for you
- If you drive between Tupelo and Nettleton, plan around the Highway 145 closure, in place now through Feb. 28, 2027.
- Report potholes on city streets to Public Works at 662-841-6457; report state highway problems through MDOT.
- Sign up for CodeRED alerts through the link on the city website.
Related: getting around Tupelo, who to call at City Hall and power outages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Highway 145 closed in Lee County?
MDOT lists Highway 145 as closed between Old U.S. 45 and Elizabeth Avenue in Lee County from Oct. 22, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027, for road work. The closure is in place now.
Is there construction on Highway 348 near Tupelo?
Yes. MDOT lists road work on Highway 348 between Highway 9 and Highway 145 in Lee County through Dec. 31, 2026, with flaggers present. Expect delays.
Where can I check Mississippi road closures?
On MDOTtraffic.com or the free MDOT Traffic app, which show construction, closures, crashes and traffic cameras on state highways and interstates.
Who do I call about a pothole on a Tupelo street?
Tupelo Public Works, 662-841-6457. Its Street Division repairs potholes and maintains about 343 miles of city streets; state highways inside the city belong to MDOT.
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