MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be a temporary exit ramp closure on Interstate 55 in Madison County.

According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the I-55 southbound exit ramp to Nissan Parkway will be closed to allow crews to safely perform work items associated with a bridge preservation project.

The closure will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, August 12 and is expected to remain in place up to 60 days (October 11).

Signs will be in place to alert southbound drivers of the closure and detour, which will direct traffic to exit at Sowell Road and take I-55 north back to Nissan Parkway.

Drivers are advised to slow down, allow for additional travel time during the closure period and pay attention to posted detour signage.