Police close 67-15 interchange; other news and notes

Biloxi Police have closed the Mississippi 67 and Mississippi 15 interchange because of hazardous conditions.

Public Works Director Dan Gaillet reports that Popp’s Ferry bridge will continue to be closed. Said Chief Administrative Officer David Nichols: “The bridge’s surface is a sheet of ice.”

The Biloxi Bay Bridge remains closed, and I-110 south of Division Street remains closed.

“The conditions on most roads continue to be dangerous, and we’re expecting it to worsen,” said Biloxi Police Chief John Miller.

Local emergency managers, meantime, have released this morning’s weather briefing from the National Weather Service Slidell, La., office. To read it, click here.

At this writing

— Biloxi Municipal Court is scheduled to be in session at its appointed time Thursday. Those with cases pending should plan on appearing as scheduled.

— The Biloxi City Council has meetings at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. See original agendas at biloxi.ms.us.

News and notes

Weather forecast: To see the current conditions and weather advisories for Biloxi, from the National Weather Service, click here.

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