The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will close the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge this weekend to continue construction on the I-55 and Crump interchange. The closure is part of ongoing construction efforts, with this being the sixth of eight planned weekend closures. Weather conditions will dictate if the work proceeds as scheduled.
The closure will begin Friday, January 17 at 8:00 p.m. and last until Monday, January 20 at 6:00 a.m. During this time, the following traffic changes will be in effect:
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– Southbound I-55 will be closed at Bridgeport Road in Arkansas.
– Northbound I-55 will be closed at South Parkway in Tennessee, with local traffic allowed to proceed to the McLemore exit.
– Crump Boulevard westbound will be closed.
A detour route will be provided for affected traffic. Northbound I-55 traffic will be rerouted to the newly completed bridge, but it will remain restricted to a single lane through the construction zone and over the bridge.
For real-time updates on construction activities, travelers can access live-streaming SmartWay traffic cameras on the TDOT website via this link: www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Additionally, travel information is available by dialing 511 or following TDOT on Twitter at https://twitter.com/myTDOT and for specific West Tennessee updates, follow https://twitter.com/NicLawrenceTDOT.
TDOT advises drivers to use all available travel information tools and to check conditions before setting out on their journeys. Motorists are reminded to avoid using mobile devices while driving.
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Murfreesboro City Services Adjust for Weather Conditions
Murfreesboro City Hall will close early on January 10 due to worsening weather, although some departments will continue to operate with limited staff. City schools remain closed, and essential services like emergency operations and public safety continue to function. The Street Department is working to clear roads, and motorists are advised to avoid driving unless necessary. Public facilities, including parks and recreation centers, will have adjusted schedules, and certain services like Murfreesboro Transit and landfill operations are suspended. More information can be found on the Murfreesboro website.