Drivers on Highway 7 near Office Park Drive in Oxford, Mississippi, should expect periodic traffic stops this morning as construction crews unload concrete beams, the Oxford Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Motorists were advised to allow extra travel time and to follow directions from crew members on site. The post included a request for patience from drivers while work is underway.
Highway 7 is a key route for local commuters and commercial traffic in the Oxford area, and temporary stoppages can cause delays and backups during morning travel hours. Local authorities often use controlled stops to protect workers and motorists during heavy lifts or deliveries of large materials.
Drivers can reduce the likelihood of delay by using alternate routes or adjusting travel times where possible. Officials have not provided a detailed schedule for the unloading or how long stoppages will continue. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
