MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will soon begin working on infrastructure improvements to the area of I-55 and the Crump interchange, including the I-55 bridge repairs.
If you travel in that area, consider an alternate route. TDOT said drivers can expect up to eight weekend full closures from 8:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Monday and two two-week closures will be allowed for work that cannot be performed while maintaining traffic through the worksite.
TDOT said Friday, the project is scheduled to begin in April and estimated to be complete by early 2025.
The improvements to the I-55 and Crump Boulevard Interchange include constructing new through travel lanes for mainline I-55 traffic, which will eliminate the requirement for interstate traffic to use single-lane, low-speed ramps to continue on I-55.
A new multi-lane roundabout intersection will be constructed to replace the existing cloverleaf interchange and provide improved access to and from I-55 and existing local roadways. The project will also include repairs to the I-55 river bridge deck.
TDOD said, "the existing interchange cannot handle the current and projected traffic volumes in the area. The purpose of the proposed project is to improve the I-55 / Crump Boulevard interchange by replacing the existing cloverleaf design with a new configuration that reduces crashes, relieves congestion, and provides route continuity for I-55."