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Road Construction and Detours
For detailed maps of road closures and construction, please visit Conditions.
A map showing the partial closure of the northern section of the parkway while the Double Arch Bridge is under construction.
Project Details: This project will replace the current temporary barrier with a permanent safety barrier, which has been designed to be more durable, effective and aesthetically pleasing. Construction services will also incorporate preventative maintenance, including repainting the bridge.
Timeframe: April 2026 - May 2027
Type of Impact: Closure
Notes: Visitors can access the north end of the parkway by driving from the Northern Terminus to Big Tree Overlook (MP 440) and back, for an in-and-out visit. Bicyclists planning long-distance day rides on the parkway should park at the Highway 96 off-ramp parking area and ride south of MP 437. For a shorter ride, park at the northernmost parking lot (MP 442) and ride to Big Tree Overlook (MP 440) and back.
Detour Directions (Northbound)
Exit parkway at MP 437 (exit ramp is on the RIGHT)
LEFT turn onto HWY 96 W
Travel for 3.5 miles
RIGHT turn onto HWY 100 E
Travel for 3.5 miles to Northern Terminus
Detour Directions (Southbound)
Take HWY 100 W beneath the Northern Terminus
Travel for 3.5 miles
LEFT turn onto HWY 96 E
Travel for 3.5 miles
RIGHT turn onto parkway ramp
The Trace is closed from State Highway 19/35 (MP 159.5) to State Highway 12 (MP 165). A seven mile detour is in place.
Project Details: This road segment is part of a larger project funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund and the Federal Highway Administration’s (FWHA) Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program. This project will improve roadway conditions, enhance visitor safety, and preserve critical infrastructure along one of the nation’s most scenic historic routes. The work included in this next phase of the project includes full-depth roadway reconstruction, bridge repairs, drainage improvements and paving.
Timeframe: November 2, 2026 - mid-2027
Type of Impact: Closure
Notes: The Trace is closed from State Highway 19/35 (MP 159.5) to State Highway 12 (MP 165). A seven mile detour is in place.
Detour Directions (Northbound)
Turn left off of Natchez Trace Parkway to MS-19/MS-35 (N).
Continue straight for 2.4 mi.
Turn right onto MS-12 (N).
Continue straight for 5.6 mi.
Take the second exit on the left to Natchez Trace Parkway.
Detour Directions (Southbound)
Exit right to MS-12 (S).
Continue straight for 5.6 mi.
Turn left onto MS-19/MS-35 (S).
Continue straight for 2.4 mi.
Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway.
Water Status
MP 54. 8 - Rocky Springs Campground Water
The water at the Rocky Springs Campground Comfort Station is non-potable. Visitors may still use the facilities but should not drink the water.
Building and Exhibit Closures
For information about open buildings, exhibits, and visitor centers, please visit Operating Hours & Seasons.
The Parkway Information Cabin in Ridgeland, MS.
NPS Photo / P. Pinson
MP 102.4 - Parkway Information Cabin
The Parkway Information Cabin in Ridgeland, MS is closed indefinitely. Visitors may still use the parking lot to access the Chisha Foka multi-use trail.
For information about open campgrounds, visit Campgrounds.
No Current Trail or Campground Closures
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo,
MS
38804
Phone:
662 680-4027
The Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo, MS, is open 9am-4:30pm seven days a week. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.
