Mississippi
I-55 Mississippi River Bridge closing for two weeks due to construction
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will close the Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge for two weeks to resume construction on the I-55 and Crump interchange.
The closures will take place from 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9, through 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the following locations:
- I-55 southbound will be closed at Bridgeport Road in Arkansas
- I-55 northbound will be closed at South Parkway in Tennessee
Local Memphis traffic will be allowed to continue to the McLemore exit.
- I-55 southbound ramp will be closed
- Crump Boulevard westbound will be closed
Crews will perform hydro demolition on the bridge deck during the two-week closure and install a new polymer concrete overlay.
Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling in the area.
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