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Does the "Utica cutoff" actually save any time?
Posted on 5/5/17 at 8:47 am
Posted on 5/5/17 at 8:47 am
On the trek from NELA to NOLA?
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Posted on 5/5/17 at 8:49 am to bayouteche
Maybe if you don't get stuck behind a school bus or a logging truck. I've never taken it and not had one of those happen, so my personal answer is no.
This post was edited on 5/5/17 at 8:50 am
Posted on 5/5/17 at 8:50 am to bayouteche
Depends on the time of day. I go because that is where my Dad was born and raised. 
Posted on 5/5/17 at 8:50 am to bayouteche
Depending on the number of log trucks on the road, it can save 15-20 minutes. I prefer the cutoff for the fact that it changes up the scenery.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 9:09 am to bayouteche
Ole Crystal Springs/Utica. Made that trek many a time about over two decades ago. Pretty sure it saves time and is a pretty drive anyway.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 9:26 am to bayouteche
Yes, 20-30 minutes. Used to drive it frequently. 10+ years ago. Not sure what traffic is like through there now.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 9:28 am to bayouteche
My family lives in Monroe and that's where I grew up. I take Hwy 27 every time I make the trek back to Mecca. This route is not up for debate with me. My wife thinks it is stupid and I once made her drive her vehicle to prove a point. We met at the Beachwood Inn at Vicksburg to eat and I was there a good twenty minutes before her taking 55 to 20.
This post was edited on 5/5/17 at 9:31 am
Posted on 5/5/17 at 9:29 am to bayouteche
quote:
On the trek from NELA to NOLA?
Yes
Posted on 5/5/17 at 10:07 am to bayouteche
That's the way I always go. Log trucks can be common through there though, so be prepared that you may not save as much time as you would have liked. But like was stated, it's more scenic than 55.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 11:06 am to bayouteche
Yes it does save time. I went that way to pick up a Honda 300 from a guy in Mandeville 2 years ago. If your driving south down 27 towards the Big Black River, you will see Bovina cutoff and then a big double red gate on the right hand side of 27(just the opposite if your driving north). That is a family farm and is where I lived growing up.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 11:23 am to bayouteche
I live in Crystal Springs and travel to Jackson almost daily. If there is any type of accident on I-155 south of Jackson I-55 is a damn parking lot for who knows how long. For instance while driving this morning I saw that !-55 south was down to one lane. So I would say yes, it does save time.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 11:31 am to bayouteche
My only advise is to be very careful during fall/winter as I've hit two deer on that stretch of highway. They are everywhere.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 11:52 am to bayouteche
not a significant amount in my experience.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 12:49 pm to bayouteche
Definitely shorter from V'burg to Crystal Springs by way of of 27 by 28 miles. Time of day plays a role. Don't think it would ever cause a delay so... yes it actually saves time.
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