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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge will be closing for two weeks for construction, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

The bridge is set to close on Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. until Sunday, June 23 at 8 p.m.

TDOT says during this time, their contract crews will continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange.

Crews plan to perform a hydro demolition on the bridge deck and provide a new polymer concrete overlay if weather permits.

I-55 northbound will be closed at South Parkway in Tennessee and I-55 southbound will be closed at Bridgeport Road in Arkansas.

The I-55 southbound ramp and Crump Boulevard westbound will also be closed.

Local Memphis traffic can continue to the McLemore exit. All drivers are urged to use caution while traveling the area.

Dial 511 for travel information or visit IDriveArkansas.com and ARDOT.gov. Travelers can also follow their X account (Twitter) here for statewide travel or West Tennessee here.

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