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10/08/2026

UPCOMING
"LANE CLOSURE – PASS ROAD

(Gulfport, MS) – Deviney Construction has issued a lane closure for a section of the outside westbound lane of Pass Road between Jackson Avenue and Washington Avenue for manhole maintenance. The closure will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, weather permitting.

The inside westbound lane of Pass Road will remain open to accommodate traffic.

The City of Gulfport urges all residents to proceed with caution and follow all traffic markers, detours, and flagger instructions in the area.

For questions or further information, please contact Chris Jordan with Deviney Construction at (228) 669-4810." - GPT Public Works

10/02/2026

📢 Important Weather Preparation Update for Gulfport Residents
With potential tropical weather approaching, the City of Gulfport is taking proactive measures to help keep our community safe. Free sandbags and supplies will be available at the following locations starting today at 2:00 PM:

📍 Intersection of Hewes Ave & Glover St
📍 Orange Grove Community Center
📍 Fire Station 2

Our teams will be on-site from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily through the weekend (as needed and as conditions allow). While residents are responsible for filling their bags, our staff is available to provide assistance to anyone in need. After hours, we will continue monitoring the sites to ensure supplies are replenished.

Please stay weather-aware, take necessary precautions, and stay safe.

📞 For questions or comments, please contact the Public Works office at (228) 868-5740.

08/24/2026

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08/24/2026

"LANE CLOSURE – COURTHOUSE ROAD
(Gulfport, MS) – As part of a sewer tap installation project, the City of Gulfport has issued a Lane Closure for a section of the outside southbound lane of Courthouse Road between 16th Street and Highway 90.
Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., and is expected to reopen by 3:00p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, weather permitting.
Southbound traffic on Courthouse Road will experience a lane shift into the inside lane around the work zone to accommodate traffic and help minimize disruption to citizens and businesses in the area.
The City of Gulfport urges all residents to proceed with caution and follow all traffic markers and flagger instructions in the area.
For questions or further information, please contact the Public Works Department at (228) 868-5740"

07/29/2026

"SCHEDULED ROAD CLOSURE – Kahler Street

(Gulfport, MS) – The City of Gulfport has scheduled a Road Closure for a section of Mill Road and Kahler Street between Champlin Street and Courthouse Road to allow crews to perform tree maintenance. Work is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing until 12:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Champlin Street and Courthouse Road will serve as the designated detour route to accommodate traffic.
While the roadway will be closed to through traffic, all residents within the affected area will continue to have access to their home.
The City of Gulfport urges all residents to proceed with caution and follow all traffic markers and flagger instructions in the area.

For questions or further information, please contact the Public Works Department at (228) 868-5740."

07/20/2026

With the potential tropical system moving into our area over the next several days, as a precaution, we will be placing sand, bags, and shovels at the following locations: The intersection of Hewes Avenue and Glover Street, Orange Grove Community Center, and Fire Station 2. The sand is in place at this time. We will have staff available at these sites from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and this will continue through the week as needed and as conditions allow. The residents will need to fill the bags. Our staff will also help those that need assistance. We will have our on call crew monitor the sand and bags after the designated times to determine if we need to bring out any additional materials.
Thank you and Stay Safe!
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact my office at (228) 868-5740.
Thanks,
J. Tyler Gentry
Director of Public Works
City of Gulfport
Phone: 228-868-5740

07/20/2026

With the potential tropical system moving into our area over the next several days, as a precaution, we will be placing sand, bags, and shovels at the following locations: The intersection of Hewes Avenue and Glover Street, Orange Grove Community Center, and Fire Station 2. The sand is in place at this time. We will have staff available at these sites from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and this will continue through the week as needed and as conditions allow. The residents will need to fill the bags. Our staff will also help those that need assistance. We will have our on call crew monitor the sand and bags after the designated times to determine if we need to bring out any additional materials.

Thank you and Stay Safe!

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact my office at (228) 868-5740.

Thanks,

J. Tyler Gentry
Director of Public Works
City of Gulfport
Phone: 228-868-5740

06/16/2026

12/10/2025

"ROAD CLOSURE EXTENDED

(Gulfport, MS) – As part of the ongoing drainage installation project, the City of Gulfport is extending the ‘Road Closure’ on Tracy Street and East Tracy Street, between Franklin Avenue and Todd Drive. The closure will now remain in effect from Friday, December 12, 2025, through Wednesday, December 24, 2025, until 5:00 p.m., weather permitting

Franklin Avenue and Todd Drive will continue to serve as the designated detour route, ensuring minimal disruption to citizens and businesses in the area.

The City of Gulfport urges all residents to proceed with caution and follow all traffic markers and flagger instructions in the area.

For questions or further information, please contact the Public Works Department at (228) 868-5740."