New I-55 bridge ‘very attractive’ to some Downtown residents
A preliminary concept rendering of the America's River Crossing Bridge which will replace the current Interstate 55 Bridge. (Courtesy TDOT)
The proposed America’s River Crossing Bridge will replace the 75-year-old Memphis-Arkansas Bridge, with twice the lanes and extra shoulder space.
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Tennessee Department of TransportationJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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