State of Tennessee

04/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/07/2026 15:38

I-55 and SR-14 Weekend and Overnight Closures for Exit Ramp Bridge Demolition

Memphis, TN - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announces upcoming full closures on I-55 and SR-14 to support demolition activities on the exit ramp bridge at Exit 7. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and follow posted detour routes.

Beginning Tonight at 8:00 p.m., the northbound I-55 ramp to southbound SR-14 (3rd Street) will be closed. This closure will remain in place indefinitely to support ongoing construction activities.

Weekend Closure - I-55
From Friday, April 10, at 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 13, at 5:00 a.m., all lanes of northbound and southbound I-55 at Exit 7 will be fully closed for bridge demolition. Detours will be in place.

· The northbound I-55 to southbound SR-14 ramp will be closed.

· The southbound I-55 to southbound SR-14 ramp, northbound SR-14 to southbound I-55 ramp, and northbound I-55 to northbound SR-14 ramp will remain open.
Backup dates: Friday, April 17 - Monday, April 20.

Overnight Closures - SR-14
Each night, from Monday, April 13, through Wednesday, April 15, between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., all lanes on northbound and southbound SR-14 at I-55 will be fully closed for continued demolition activities. Detours will be in place.
Backup dates: Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23.

Beginning Monday, April 13, at 8:00 p.m., the northbound I-55 ramp to northbound SR-14 (3rd Street) and the southbound I-55 ramp to southbound SR-14 (3rd Street) will be closed. These closures will remain in place for approximately four (4) months.

Get the latest construction activity and live-streaming SmartWay traffic cameras from your desktop or mobile device at TN SmartWay Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 for information or follow us on X @myTDOT for statewide travel, or in West Tennessee, follow @NicLawrenceTDOT.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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