Local

Debris removal trucks delay traffic on South, North Lamar

A traffic alert posted on Facebook says debris removal trucks will be working on South Lamar and North Lamar this morning from 6:30 a.m. to approximately 8:30 a.m., and that the operations will cause traffic delays.

The alert said upwards of 20 trucks could be on the road to help remove debris. Motorists were urged to avoid the area during the work window to reduce congestion and allow crews to operate safely.

Debris removal operations typically involve crews clearing roadways of fallen branches, construction material or other obstructions and often require heavy equipment that can slow traffic. Such activity can be particularly disruptive during the morning commute, increasing travel times on nearby routes.

Drivers should plan alternate routes or allow extra time if travel through the area is unavoidable. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."