Mississippi Highway 2
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| Maintained by MDOT | ||||
| Length: | 40.637 mi (65.399 km) | |||
| Existed: | 1932 – present | |||
| Western segment | ||||
| Length: | 10.20 mi (16.42 km) | |||
| West end: |
 MS 5 in Hickory Flat
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| East end: |
  MS 15 / MS 368 in Blue Mountain
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| Central segment | ||||
| Length: | 26.10 mi (42.00 km) | |||
| West end: |
 MS 4 near Ripley
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| East end: |
 US 72 in Corinth
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| Eastern segment | ||||
| Length: | 4.50 mi (7.24 km) | |||
| West end: |
 US 45 in Corinth |
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| East end: |
 SR 22 near Corinth |
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| Counties: | Benton, Tippah, Alcorn | |||
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Mississippi Highway 2 (MS 2) is a designation for three highways in northern Mississippi. The westernmost segment starts at MS 5 in Hickory Flat, and ends at MS 15 and MS 368 in Blue Mountain. The central segment begins at MS 4 east of Ripley, and terminates at U.S. Route 72 (US 72) west of Corinth. The easternmost segment starts at US 45 in Corinth, and ends at the Tennessee state line. The road continues as Tennessee State Route 22 (TN 22). The first and easternmost segment was designated in 1932. The easternmost segment was added to MS 2 in 1956, and the central segment was added in 1958.
The three sections of MS 2 are located in Benton, Tippah, and Alcorn counties. No parts of MS 2 are in the National Highway System (NHS), a network of highways identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation. MS 2 is legally defined in Mississippi Code § 65-3-3.
The segment is located over southern Benton County and western Tippah County. In 2012, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) calculated as many as 2,400 vehicles traveling west of MS 15 and MS 368, and as few as 1,100 vehicles traveling west of the eastern boundary of the Holly Springs National Forest. The route starts at MS 5, inside the national forest. MS 2 travels eastward, leaving Hickory Flat on Bankhead Highway. Near 1 mile (1.6 km) later, MS 2 turns north, leaving Bankhead Highway. The road slowly climbs uphill, as it goes through the large forest. The two-lane road also intersects a few driveways to residences. Later, the road intersects Chili Creek Road, which leads deeper into the forest and back to MS 5. East of Flat Rock Road, MS 2 leaves the national forest boundary. The road also enters into Tippah County. The route continues the bend north and south, until it reaches CR 821, where it straightens out. MS 2 continues to travel east and enters the town of Blue Mountain. Near the eastern terminus, the road dips slightly to the south and becomes West Palmer Street. MS 2 ends at MS 15 and MS 368. The road continues east as MS 368.
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