Mississippi Highway 569
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Mississippi Highway 569 (MS 569) is a state highway in southwestern Mississippi. The route starts at the Mississippi–Louisiana state line, and it travels northeastward from that point. It intersects MS 48 southwest of Liberty, and MS 569 becomes concurrent with it. Inside Liberty, MS 569 is also concurrent with MS 24 briefly before travelling northeastward out of the city. It continues through Amite County and it ends at U.S. Route 98 (US 98) in extreme southwestern Lincoln County.
Route information | ||||
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Maintained by MDOT | ||||
Length | 27.645 mi[1] (44.490 km) | |||
Existed | c. 1955–present | |||
History | Opened on October 17, 1958 (1958-10-17) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end | LA 67 east of Norwood, LA | |||
Major intersections | MS 24 / MS 48 in Liberty | |||
North end | US 98 northwest of Summit | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | Mississippi | |||
Counties | Amite, Lincoln | |||
Highway system | ||||
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The road was designated in 1955, as part of projects initiated by the Mississippi State Highway Department (MSHD). The route was finished by 1956, and the majority of it was paved by 1958. MS 569 was officially opened in a ceremony in Liberty on October 17, 1958. The road was completely paved by 1960.