Interstate 220 is a 12.1 mile long freeway bypass around the west side of Jackson. Overlapping with U.S. 49 north from I-20, I-220 connects with the US highway leading northwest to Yazoo City. The northern extent ties into Interstate 55 just across the Madison County line in the suburb of Ridgeland.
Interstate 220 Mississippi Guides
The contract for construction of Interstate 220 north from U.S. 49 to I-55 was awarded on September 25, 1973. Costing $9.96 million, work on the 5.49 mile section ran through March 1, 1976.1
Sources:
- "Road contracts awarded." The Delta Democrat-Times (Greenville, MS), September 26, 1973.
Connect with:
Interstate 20
Interstate 55
U.S. 49
Page Updated 11-18-2019.