Sun, Oct 4

Former DPS Administration Tower demolished in Jackson, MS, I-55 closed for blast

The former Mississippi Department of Public Safety Administration Tower came down in a controlled demolition Sunday morning in Jackson, falling within seconds. Interstate 55 was closed near the site, affecting southbound traffic at Lakeland Drive and northbound at Fortification Street. Officials had urged residents to avoid the area and watch via MDOT traffic cameras instead.

SourceWAPT·Published7h ago
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