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What to know                  Traffic builds around Tupelo Target        Traffic is already causing headaches around Tupelo’s new Target.    By (https://www.wtva.com/authors/shawanda-jones/) Shawanda Jones    Published: Oct. 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM EDT | Updated: 10 hours ago     Share     (https://google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.wtva.com)  Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google      TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) —Traffic is already causing headaches around Tupelo’s new Target, even before the store’s official grand opening Sunday. The store on North Gloster Street opened early to shoppers Tuesday night, and traffic has been heavy off and on throughout the day Wednesday. Right now, drivers have limited options getting in and out of the shopping center. Woodward Way remains closed, while Tupelo officials say Commonwealth Boulevard is expected to open Friday at 11:30 a.m. That means congestion can build quickly as shoppers enter and leave the parking lot.   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