Clarksdale, MS road closure expected to last one year

Megan Fayard

May 10, 2024 at 4:42 PM·1 min read

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Friars Point Road in Clarksdale, Mississippi is set to close on Monday, and will not reopen for a year, according to the Clarksdale Police Department.

Friars Point Road is the main road typically used to access Coahoma Community College, but an alternate route will be available.

The CPD says that if you are coming from Clarksdale or Cleveland, Miss., or areas in that direction, follow these instructions to reach the community college:

Take Highway 61 North.
Continue on Highway 61 until you reach Eagle Nest Road.
Turn left onto Eagle Nest Road.
Procees until you reach Kenoys Restaurant.
Turn left to arrive at Coahoma Community College.

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