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Interstate 55 bridge

Government & Politics / Transportation

New I-55 Bridge to be Named in Honor of Three Kings

Construction on the $800 million bridge over the Mississippi River is expected to begin in 2026. read more >
Construction / Government & Politics / Transportation

I-30 Crossing Contractor Kiewit Picked to Oversee I-55 Bridge Replacement

Nearly $800 million in state and federal funds have been committed to the project. Construction is estimated to begin as early as the second half of 2025. read more >
The Interstate 55 bridge, commonly referred to by locals as either the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge or simply the "old" bridge, is one of only two Mississippi River crossings within 75 miles of the Memphis area.
Construction / Government & Politics / Transportation

US Transportation Department to Invest Nearly $400M for New Interstate 55 Bridge

The existing I-55 bridge connecting Arkansas and Tennessee was built in 1949 but it remains a vital and heavily traveled artery. read more >