JACKSON, MS — The Jackson, Mississippi, Delta Station Post Office located at 550 Melvin Bender Drive, Jackson, MS, 39213-9998, has temporarily suspended operations after a gas leak caused damage to the Post Office. Building repairs are underway and the building will reopen when it is deemed safe for employees and customers.

All Jackson Delta Station Post Office retail and PO Box operations have temporarily moved to the Jackson Westland Station Post Office, 905 Ellis Avenue, Jackson, MS 39209-9998 until further notice.

Hours of operation for the Westland Station Post Office are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Customers can call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) to obtain information, including available, alternate Post Office retail locations, or check the Postal Service website: www.usps.com. The Post Office is always open at www.usps.com. The Postal Service’s smartphone app makes it even quicker to use the most popular functions on usps.com, anytime and anywhere.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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