UPDATE: Closures to the Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge Have Been Extended

CRITTENDEN COUNTY | May 2, 2025

The Interstate 55 Bridge over the Mississippi River in West Memphis is now scheduled to have southbound outside single lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 7. This extension is due to rainfall.

There will also be northbound outside single lane closures scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 7.

Weather permitting, the lanes will be closed for routine bridge maintenance.

Digital message boards, cones, and signage will be in place to notify motorists of the closures.

Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov

Media Contact: Dave Parker
[email protected]
501.569.2459

NR 25-063

May 2, 2025