Highway 7 work near Oxford runs to 2029 and Highway 6 lane closures east of town to Nov. 9, MDOT says. City Engineering: 662-232-2306.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is refreshed weekly. State highway work comes from the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s MDOTtraffic map; city work comes from the City of Oxford’s notices and its Engineering division.

Two state highway projects are active in and around Oxford, according to MDOT: the long Highway 7 project on the east side of town, scheduled to run until 2029, and lane closures on Highway 6 east of Oxford through early November. The city posts its own paving and street closure notices on its home page.

Who to call

  • City streets, sidewalks, signals and drainage: City Engineer John Crawley, 662-232-2306, john@oxfordms.net
  • State highways and interstates: MDOTtraffic.com and the free MDOT Traffic app
  • Sign up for city alerts: Oxford Alerts
  • Emergency or crash blocking the road: 911

State highway work (MDOT)

These are the active alerts MDOT lists within about 15 miles of Oxford:

Road Where What MDOT says Through
Highway 7 County Road 370 to U.S. 278, Lafayette County Road work; expect delays in both directions; moderate impact Oct. 1, 2029
Highway 6 F.D. Buddy East Parkway to County Road 409, Lafayette County Alternating lane closures; moderate impact Nov. 9, 2026
Highway 7 Old Oxford Road to Clarice Drive, Marshall County Resurfacing, alternating locations and directions, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Oct. 15, 2026

The Highway 7 alert covers the stretch between County Road 370 and U.S. 278, where MDOT’s listing began Dec. 4, 2025. The city also passed along an MDOT notice on Sept. 9 that Windsor Falls Drive would close at Highway 7 for about a month while MDOT rebuilt that entrance; check MDOTtraffic before you drive it.

City street work

The city’s Engineering division maintains more than 125 miles of city streets plus the roads added in the 2018 annexation, along with sidewalks, signs and drainage, and handles right-of-way permits and traffic signal timing with Oxford Utilities. Recent city notices:

  • Ivy and Rodgers roads: milling and paving began at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, with local traffic directed by crews.
  • White Oak Lane: repair and paving on Sept. 28-29, closed to through traffic; residents could get in and out.
  • South 10th alley, between East Jackson Avenue and Van Buren Avenue: closed Sept. 2.

Paving notices usually go up a day or two ahead on the city’s home page. To ask about a street, call Engineering at 662-232-2306 or use the city’s citizen concern form.

Game day traffic

For Ole Miss home football games, the city runs a game day shuttle; see our getting around Oxford guide for parking and buses.

Before you drive

  • Check MDOTtraffic.com for state routes; it also has traffic cameras and text or email alerts.
  • Allow extra time on Highway 7 for the next several years.
  • Slow down in work zones and watch for flaggers on city paving jobs.
  • Report a pothole or signal problem on a city street to Engineering.

Related: getting around Oxford, things to do this month and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

How long will Highway 7 construction last in Oxford?

MDOT’s traffic site lists road work on Highway 7 between County Road 370 and U.S. 278 in Lafayette County from Dec. 4, 2025, with an end date of Oct. 1, 2029. Expect delays in both directions.

Is there construction on Highway 6 near Oxford?

Yes. MDOT lists alternating lane closures on Highway 6 between F.D. Buddy East Parkway and County Road 409 through Nov. 9, 2026.

Where can I check Mississippi road closures?

On MDOTtraffic.com or the free MDOT Traffic app, which show construction, closures, crashes and traffic cameras on state highways and interstates.

Who do I call about a city street in Oxford?

The City of Oxford’s Engineering division, which maintains city streets, sidewalks, signs and drainage, at 662-232-2306.