NPS Project OverviewThis project will address ongoing erosion of the bluff adjacent to Vicksburg National Cemetery and stabilize a segment of bluff near Mint Spring Bayou to protect the bluff and the resources located above it. 
National Park Service Current StatusWork will consist of the following: (indicate status next to items: completed, in progress)Updated: 10/20/2026
Timeline:April 4, 2026 – October 2027 (weather dependent)Frequently Asked Questions
This project will address ongoing erosion of the bluff adjacent to Vicksburg National Cemetery and stabilize a segment of bluff near Mint Spring Bayou to protect the bluff and the resources located above it.
Work will consist of the following: The project includes construction of a soil nail wall with drilling, grouting, reinforcing, shotcrete, and horizontal drains, as well as excavation, clearing, drainage improvements, placement of fill and riprap, turfing, environmental protection measures, and other associated site work.
April 4, 2026 – October 1, 2027
The roadway collapsed and it was unpassable, creating safety concerns, along with a need to protect the cultural resources in the area.
The cemetery road will remain closed to visitors in vehicles, pedestrian access is allowed currently. However we encourage visitors to stay away from the construction zone.
By restoring the tour road and revitalizing the southwest corner of the cemetery, and creating a long term solution to our erosion and slope failure issues in the area.
It will preserve both natural and cultural resources by creating an engineered solution for our major issues, and allowing us to rebuild the cemetery in a way that will honor the original design and maintain current layout of the sections.
Throughout the project, National Park Service (NPS) resource protection experts and NPS managers will monitor the contractor's use of environmental protection methods to ensure the protection of these unique cultural resources and the environment surrounding them. Every project the NPS undertakes is conducted in compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and other regulations.
With disaster supplement money from DS-23 fund source.
$10,451,463.00
Treacy Stone - Superintendent
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Last updated: October 20, 2026