Biloxi Gulfport, MS, October 6, 2026 — The City of Ocean Springs is issuing a reminder to residents regarding upcoming road closures scheduled for its downtown area. These closures are associated with the annual Cruisin’ the Coast event, a significant gathering for classic car enthusiasts.

The temporary road closures will be implemented on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Specific hours for these closures are not detailed in the announcement, but they are expected to impact downtown traffic significantly throughout these three days.

A particular point of emphasis for attendees and residents is a strict policy regarding vehicles remaining within the designated event footprint. The city has warned that any vehicles found within this area by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday will be subject to towing. Enforcement of this policy is scheduled to begin by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, meaning drivers must ensure their vehicles are moved out of the event zone before this cutoff time.

Further details regarding the exact streets affected and the specific timing of the closures on Friday and Saturday were not provided in the announcement. Residents and visitors planning to travel through or attend the Cruisin’ the Coast event are advised to seek additional information from the City of Ocean Springs regarding alternative routes and parking options to navigate the event smoothly.



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