The Fort Bayou Bridge in Ocean Springs is stuck in the open position

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi (WLOX) – The Fort Bayou Bridge in Ocean Springs is currently stuck in the open position, causing traffic congestion in the area.

According to Will Craft, MDOT’s director of public information, emergency crews were first called to the scene around 8:30 a.m. and are now working to resolve the problem.

As of 10:00 a.m. there is still no information about when the bridge is expected to reopen.

Motorists are asked to drive carefully in this area and use alternative routes.

We will update this story as new information becomes available.

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