Re: OT: Polly and Kate re I- travel

I am not aware of any problems other than heavy traffic unless the gators
take a notion to meander across the interstate. However, I yield to the
expertise of Kate and Pat. Good advice from both. Polly

"Kate T." <knght_grn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hey Elspeth:

If you leave home about sunup you will be getting into this area about
sundown. When I-12 turns back into I-10 you will run to construction
and the same for Exit 20 in Mississippi. Exit 49 is a big interchange
with lots of traffic.

Be sure and gas up before you get into the Slidell La area. The crime
wave from New Orleans has moved into Slidell according to the news on
TV.

Big trucks might still be hauling storm debris and stuff flies off them
so be aware.

After exit 49 the only problem you might have is a bridge on I-10 that
was almost taken out by the storm. It was down to two lanes. I went
to Florida in April and left about 6 am. The traffic was flowing
smoothly though.

Motels might not be open and operating so I'd call ahead if you plan on
staying the night in Mississippi. The farther east you go after
Gulfport the easier it will be to find a motel open, gas and someplace
to eat after dark. Once you get into Alabama you should have no
problems.

One other thing, its hurricane season so plan accordingly, maybe a
northern route like I-20. When a storm is approaching you don't want
to be anywhere near I-10 and I-12.

Have a safe trip and be aware you might run into forest fires along
I-10 in Mississippi. A couple of them have shut down the interstate.
Wave as you go through Mississippi, I will be the one with the yellow
boa as you enter the state and Polly will be walking the gators on a
leash as you are leaving.

Kate T. South Mississippi



elspeth wrote:
We will be traveling from Houston to St. Simons Island off the Georgia
coast
the end of July. Will eastbound I-10 be an okay transportation corridor?
We
are planning on I-12 from Baton Rouge to Slidell and then I-10 on east
through Mississippi and Alabama.

Elizabeth in Spring, Texas


Elizabeth in Spring, Texas



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