Over the upcoming weekend, the Tennessee Department of Transportation plans to shut down the Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge for ongoing construction work at the I-55 and Crump interchange. The closure is subject to weather conditions.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 5 a.m. through Monday, Feb. 26, 6 a.m.

  • I-55 SB will be closed at Bridgeport Road in Arkansas
  • I-55 NB will be closed at South Parkway in Tennessee. Local traffic will be allowed to continue to the McLemore exit
  • I-55 SB ramp will be closed
  • Crump Boulevard WB will be closed

A designated detour route will be clearly marked for motorists. Additionally, under the terms of the contract, there are provisions for two separate two-week closures of the I-55 bridge. The first of these extended closures is slated to commence on March 10th.