U.S. 90 Closed Due to Ike Flooding
Filed 10:42 a.m. GCN 9/12/08

Highway official and local municipalities closed U.S. 90 Friday morning due to Hurricane Ike's storm surge. While the hurricane is far from the Mississippi Coast, its large size is causing flooding in low-lying areas and streets. The storm surge, in combination with astronomical tides and high winds are causing the flooding. Officials hope the flooding will subside in the afternoon Friday.

Ike flooding on U.S. 90 is also affecting Beachfront casinos.

Additional highway closures:

• Ingalls Access on and exit at U.S. 90 in Jackson County.
• Hwy 618 at Grierson Street.
• Hwy 613 at south end of Escatawpa Bridge in Moss Point.
• U.S. 90 from 607 to La. state line.
• U.S. 90 from Hancock County line to Bay St. Louis Bridge.
• U.S. 90 from Biloxi Bay Bridge to Hancock County Line.
• Various areas of U.S. 90 through Harrison County.