Photo Gallery: Flyway construction begins reach toward Mississippi River
Workers building the Flyway observation deck, which will overlook the Mississippi River, put in place a steel beam Monday, Sept. 22. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The observation deck and boardwalk are due to open next year. It will offer an unobstructed view of the Mississippi River.
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