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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
Repair of the road will close the Natchez Trace Parkway from mileposts 180.8 to 165.3.
Project Details: Repair work on the road has closed the Natchez Trace Parkway from mileposts 180.8 to 165.3. The road will be closed to all traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians as construction crews work to repair failing areas of the parkway. Travelers can expect about 9 minutes(10 miles) added to their drive.
Timeframe: June 2026 - 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.
Detour Directions (Northbound)
Exit at milepost 165.3 to State Route 12 N for approximately 18 miles.
Turn left onto State Route 413 W for approximately 7 miles.
Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway.
Detour Directions (Southbound)
Turn left onto State Route 413 W for approximately 7 miles.
Turn right onto State Route 12 S for approximately 18 miles.
Pass beneath the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Turn left onto the second on ramp for the 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.
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: June 18, 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.
