Mississippi 76 (Pontotoc)
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| Corridor V |
| MS 76 is the official designation for Appalachian Regional Corridor V from the west end of the Pontotoc bypass to Plantersville and from MS 25 near Fairview to the Alabama State Line west of Red Bay, AL. The first signed section was the western half of the Pontotoc bypass. As of November 2007, signage of the Pontotoc bypass had been changed from MS 76 to US 278/MS 6. The open section of Corridor V from US 278/MS 6 to MS 342 has been given the MS 76 designation until the new highway is completed to Tupelo. The section from MS 25 to the Alabama State Line is proposed. |
| For the active segment of Mississippi 76, click here. |
| Western Terminus |
  The western terminus of MS 76 was at MS 6 west of Pontotoc. Photos by Robert Lee. First on 1/3/2005; second on 9/9/2006.   The first MS 76 shield, just east of MS 6. The right photo is the replacement signage. Photos by Robert Lee. First on 9/9/2006; second on 11/17/2007.   Signage on former US 278/MS 6 WB before and after the change from MS 76 to US 278/MS 6. Photo by Robert Lee on 1/3/2005. |
| Eastern Terminus |
Original Signage: The eastern terminus of MS 76 is at MS 9 north of Pontotoc. This photo was taken before construction of a new diamond interchange began on Corridor V. Photo by Robert Lee.  The first MS 76 shield, just west of MS 9. The "West" sign should be between the Appalachian Highway sign and the MS 76 shield. Photo by Robert Lee. Original Signage Relocated:  The signage in the first photo was moved after the interchange was opened to the west of MS 9. Photo by Robert Lee on 1/3/2005.  Signage on MS 9 southbound. Photo by Robert Lee on 1/3/2005. Final Signage:  Interstate-grade signage for MS 9. Photo by Robert Lee on 9/9/2006.  The eastern half of the Pontotoc bypass is signed as US 278/MS 6. The MS 76 signage on the western half of the bypass has been changed by MDOT to US 278/MS 6. Photo by Robert Lee on 9/9/2006. |