Routine Inspection of I-55 Mississippi River Bridge Requires Alternating Lane Closures

CRITTENDEN COUNTY (8-21) – A routine inspection of the Interstate 55 Mississippi River
Bridge requires alternating lane closures between West Memphis and Memphis, according
to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.


Weather permitting, crews will put the following lane closures into place on the I-55 Bridge
over the Mississippi River:

  • Outside SB Lane | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Monday 24 – Wednesday 26
  • Outside NB Lane | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27


Traffic will be controlled by traffic cones, signage, and Highway Police. Drivers should
exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones.
Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov. You can
also follow us on Twitter @myARDOT.

Contact: Public Information

NR 20-242

August 21, 2020