JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be temporary street closures in downtown Jackson for the 82nd National Folk Festival, which will be held November 7-9, 2025.
According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), crews will begin placing street closures for the festival on November 3, 2025.
Officials said access to downtown Jackson from the I-55 Pearl Street exit will be limited beginning at 10:00 p.m. on November 6 through 1:00 a.m. on November 10.
Local closures will also be in place on the following streets:
- East Capitol Street
- State Street
- South President Street
- South Congress Street
- South West Street
- South Lamar Street
- East Amite Street
Drivers are advised to slow down, stay alert for pedestrians, and anticipate congested roadways in and around downtown Jackson during the event.