TUPELO, MS – Natchez Trace Parkway law enforcement rangers cited multiple violators for driving around and removing barricades. Each violator was issued several citations for violating closures and tampering with barricades, and will be required to appear in court. The maximum penalty for each violation is $5000 and 6 months in prison.
The Parkway remains closed from mile post 355 to 370 near Waynesboro, Tennessee and from mile post 429 to 442 near the northern terminus. “The barricades are up for a reason,” stated District Ranger Daniel Kimes. “The roadway is covered in snow and ice and is not safe to travel on. Persons who illegally move the barricades are placing the rest of the public at a significant risk and will be prosecuted.” Other areas of the Parkway, especially in the Alabama section, still have ice and snow in spots, especially in shaded areas where thawing is slow.
Rangers recommend drivers stay alert and to drive at a reasonable speed for the roadway conditions. In the event of an emergency on the Parkway, please call the Parkway Communications Center at (800) 300-PARK (7275) or 911.
Southbound Detour Route
At milepost 370, take the North Waynesboro Exit from the Natchez Trace Parkway and continue right towards Waynesboro, TN (11.6 miles)
Or
Take South Exit from the Natchez Trace Parkway and turn left on US-64 toward Waynesboro, TN (11.6 mi)
Travel 3/4 around the Public Square
Turn right onto TN-13 toward Collinwood, TN (12.3 mi)
Turn left onto E Broadway St/Railroad Bed Rd
Turn left onto Parkway Access Rd
Turn right on the Natchez Trace Parkway towards Tupelo
Northbound Detour Route
At milepost 355 take the Collinwood Exit from the Natchez Trace Parkway
Turn right on E Broadway/Railroad Bed Rd toward Collinwood, TN
Turn right on TN-13 toward Waynesboro, TN (12.3 miles)
Travel ¼ (straight across) the Public Square
Turn right on US-64 toward Lawrenceburg (11.6 miles)
Turn right on Parkway Access Rd
Turn right on the Natchez Trace Parkway toward Nashville, TN
Media Release/Office of the Superintendent, Natchez Trace Parkway
