North Union Avenue and Grant Circle are closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for repairs. Entering these construction areas is prohibited. This work is to repair severe weather damage in 2020. The remainder of the park and tour road are open.
Due to weather related incidents, Vicksburg National Cemetery is closed to vehicular traffic, however it is open to pedestrians. Visitor can park in the adjacent USS Cairo parking lot and walk into the cemetery.
For Those With Sight Impairments:
Visitors may purchase an audio tour CD (1.5- and 2-hour versions) to guide them through the park tour. Each audio tour corresponds to the designated tour stops along the route. Licensed park tour guides are also available for hire at the Clay Street Visitor Center. The guide will present a two-hour tour in your own vehicle. Tour descriptions may also be accessed through QR codes provided on many of the waysides.
Additionally, several new waysides throughout the park incorporate tactile features to aid those with impaired vision.
The fiber optic map located in the Clay Street Visitor Center is equipped with a narration track, describing the Vicksburg campaign and siege operations.
