Lee County to temporarily close roadway for bridge repairs

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By Zac Carlisle
Published: Oct. 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM EDT|Updated: 12 hours ago
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TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Lee County will temporarily close a busy roadway for bridge repairs.

Graham Drive will be completely closed to through traffic between Highway 278 and Palmetto Road.

The road is west of Verona.

It’ll remain closed from Oct. 12 to Oct. 30.

The county advises motorists and school buses to use the posted detour route.

The county advises motorists and school buses to use the posted detour route.
The county advises motorists and school buses to use the posted detour route.(Lee County Road Department)

Local access will be allowed only where conditions and construction operations permit.

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