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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 detour route will take visitors on State Highways 19, 35, 25, and 16 and add 11 minutes to travel time.
Project Details: Construction work on the 24-mile section of parkway will include full-depth road reconstruction, bridge repairs, and paving, and the detour will be in place for 3 to 4 months. The multiphase project is scheduled for completion by mid-2027.
Timeframe: August 3, 2026 - late-2026 (Project completion scheduled for mid-2027)
Type of Impact: Closure
Notes: This closure is phase 2 of a larger project to reconstruct 83 miles of the parkway. The project was funded by the Great American Outdoors Act's (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund and Federal Highway Administration's Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) program in 2022. The project has completed work from mileposts 204-165.3 and will continue to rehabilitate parkway roads to milepost 121.
Detour Directions (Northbound)
Exit the Parkway left at milepost 135.
Turn right on Highway 16 E and continue for 5 miles.
Turn left onto Highway 25 N and continue for 7.5 miles.
Turn right onto HIghway 35 N and continue straight for 20 miles.
Turn right and enter the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Detour Directions (Southbound)
Exit right at milepost 160.
Turn left onto Highway 19/35 S heading southbound for 20 miles.
Continue straight onto Highway 35 S.
Exit right onto Highway 25 S and continue for 7.5 miles.
Exit right onto Highway 16 W and continue for 5 miles.
Continue past the first entrance to the Natchez Trace Parkway. Turn left onto the second entrance.
Repair of the road has reopned the parkway from mileposts 180.8-165.3.
Project Details: This section of road rehabilitation has been completed and is now reopened to all traffic.
Timeframe: June 2026 - August 3, 2026 (Project completion scheduled for mid-2027)
Type of Impact: Closure
Notes: This closure is phase 2 of a larger project to reconstruct 83 miles of the parkway. The project was funded by the Great American Outdoors Act's (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund and Federal Highway Administration's Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) program in 2022. The project has completed work from mileposts 204-181 and will continue to rehabilitate parkway roads to milepost 121.
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.
The historic home at Mount Locust is closed. Visitors may see the home from the outside still or walk the grounds.
NPS Photo
MP 15.5 - Historic Inn & Stand at Mount Locust
The historic stand at Mount Locust Inn & Plantation is closed due to structural concerns. Visitors may still explore the grounds, see the exterior of the home, and stop by the Visitor Center.
For information about open campgrounds, visit Campgrounds.
No Current Trail or Campground Closures
Last updated: August 6, 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.
