East Railroad Street Section to Close Oct. 21-22 for Pole Installation
A section of East Railroad Street in Gulfport, between Hewes Avenue and Kelly Avenue, is closed for transmission pole installation on October 21 and 22, 2026, with designated detour routes.
Biloxi Gulfport, MS, October 18, 2026 —
A section of East Railroad Street in Gulfport is scheduled to close on Oct. 21 and 22, 2026, for transmission pole installation. The affected stretch is between Hewes Avenue and Kelly Avenue, and designated detour routes are planned.
The available information does not specify the closure’s daily hours, the exact detour streets or where motorists can find a detour map. It also does not identify the agency or contractor responsible for the work, or provide details about the poles being installed. No further information about the project timeline was provided.
The notice identifies the closure dates as two days, but does not state whether access for residents, businesses, emergency vehicles or other road users will be maintained within the affected area. It also does not describe any anticipated changes to transit service or provide an estimated completion time.
Drivers planning to travel through the area during the closure dates should be aware that the section between Hewes Avenue and Kelly Avenue is affected and that detour routes have been designated. The specific route details are not included in the information provided, so this report cannot identify which streets make up those detours.
The closure is tied to transmission pole installation. No additional project background, permit information, inspection results or cost figures were provided.
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