There are 5 article(s) tagged Hernando de Soto Bridge:

• April 2025

  • Hernando DeSoto Bridge lit purple and orange for crime victims

    The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office held a special lighting ceremony Thursday, April 10, in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

    By Aarron Fleming April 11, 2025

• February 2025

  • Memphis lawmakers propose bill to study need for third bridge to Arkansas

    The bill comes as a separate bridge — America’s River Crossing — is slated to begin construction by the fall of 2026. 

    By Benjamin Smith February 24, 2025

• August 2021

  • With next bridge inspection a month away, ArDOT still lacks clear plan

    Federal investigations are ongoing and concerns have been raised over the transportation agency’s lack of protocols and transparency. 

    By Matt Stroud, Benjamin Hardy August 05, 2021

• July 2021

  • TDOT: Bridge reopens eastbound by Monday morning

    Eastbound traffic will resume by Monday, Aug. 2, and westbound lanes will reopen Friday, Aug. 6. Crews will continue some work on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge even after the span across the Mississippi River resumes.

    By Bill Dries July 29, 2021

• May 2021

  • Calkins: It’s Memphis vs. Golden State in epic Battle of the Bridges

    OK, their bridge is more famous. And their team is more famous. But here’s why the Grizzlies can beat the Warriors — and claim eighth place in the Western Conference — in Sunday’s Battle of the Bridges.

    By Geoff Calkins May 21, 2021