On Monday, June 6 crews will have temporary lane closures from 8 pm – 6 am on I-55 southbound from the south end of the I-55 bridge to near Wisconsin Avenue to install concrete barrier rail. The barrier rail will result in lane closures that will last approximately eight months. The closures are (see attached map):
- I-55 southbound ramp will be reduced to one lane
- I-55 southbound will close the shoulder and one lane (two lanes will remain open)
The improvements to the I-55 and Crump Boulevard interchange include constructing new through travel lanes for mainline I-55 traffic, which will eliminate the requirement for interstate traffic to use single-lane, low-speed ramps in order to continue on I-55. A new multi-lane roundabout intersection will be constructed to replace the existing cloverleaf interchange and provide improved access to and from I-55 and existing local roadways. The project will also include repairs to the I-55 river bridge deck.
For more project information, visit I-55 and Crump Interchange, where you can sign up for updates.
Source: Tennessee Department of Transportation