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Farrell, MS · Traffic & Transit
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Highway 302 westbound reopens in Olive Branch after crash
The City of Olive Branch said Highway 302 has reopened and traffic is flowing normally following a motor vehicle crash, according to a message posted by Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams. Earlier, the city asked motorists to avoid Highway 302 westbound at Alexander Road because of the crash, the message...
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Crash on I-40 causes traffic delays, per TDOT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 has led to traffic delays on Sunday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a crash was reported on I-40 near State Route 385 just before 1:20 p.m. All lanes are now open as of 3 p.m. It is...
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Memphis Flash Flood Warning Urges Drivers To Turn Around
Memphis woke up Monday to a stark reminder that water always wins. As a flash flood warning swept across the city, the City of Memphis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) pushed out photos of high water and road barricades, urging drivers and pedestrians alike to stay out of standing water. The warning covered Memphis and remained in effect until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, with officials hammering home the familiar safety mantra: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
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Seven-lane road in Collierville set for transformation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some big changes are coming to a seven-lane road in Collierville. City leaders plan to narrow part of Collierville-Arlington Road down to two lanes in a residential neighborhood. City leaders say this isn’t about losing lanes; it’s about shifting gears toward a safer, more efficient road for both drivers and nearby residents. […]
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Germantown Utility Pole Fire Disrupts Traffic Signals
A utility pole fire in Germantown turned the Thursday commute into a slow crawl, knocking out traffic signals at several busy intersections and forcing emergency crews to shut down lanes. Firefighters and city crews stayed on scene around Germantown Road, Poplar Pike, and West Street while motorists were urged to take it easy, expect delays, and, if possible, pick another route until repairs are finished.
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New Canada Road Update: Major Infrastructure Project Continues to Take Shape
As construction progresses along the New Canada Road corridor, Lakeland residents are beginning to see one of Lakeland’s most significant infrastructure projects take shape. The long-anticipated roadway improvement project represents years of planning, engineering, and coordination aimed at enhancing transportation, safety, and connectivity throughout the city. During a recent...
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Lanes reopen after semi-truck overturns on I-40
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An overturned semi-truck is causing traffic delays on Interstate 40 Friday morning, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. MPD says the crash involving the semi truck happened Thursday night just before midnight on I-40 West and North Watkins Street. The westbound right lane, the entry...
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WATCH: 'Arrive Alive on 385' aims to reduce traffic deaths on Memphis highway
'Arrive Alive on 385' aims to reduce traffic deaths on Memphis highway. Multiple law enforcement agencies across West Tennessee are trying to make roads safer with a simple traffic campaign. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office launched "Arrive Alive on 385" Wednesday.
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WATCH: Road improvement continues as report again ranks Memphis as deadliest city for pedestrians
Road improvement continues as report again ranks Memphis as deadliest city for pedestrians. For a second year in a row, Memphis is the deadliest city in America for pedestrians. This ranking stems from a report by the organization Smart Growth America.
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Motorists traveling between Memphis and West Memphis advised of overnight lane restrictions on the Interstate 40 bridge
West Memphis, Arkansas – Drivers traveling across the Mississippi River between Memphis and West Memphis should prepare for overnight traffic restrictions this week as maintenance crews perform routine work on the Interstate 40 Hernando de Soto Bridge. According to transportation officials, the eastbound inside and middle lanes on the...
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Flash flooding leaves drivers stuck, trees fallen in streets
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Flash flooding hit some area streets Friday afternoon, leaving drivers stranded. Southaven Police said around 1 p.m. that Stateline Road was closed in both directions between Millbranch and Whitworth due to flash flooding. It was later reopened. Many roads in the northwestern part of Southaven were flooded, police said. They urged caution […]
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TDOT Announces Repair Project for Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced its working relationship to repair Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis. TDOT Commissioner Will Reid said they are increasing oversight and coordination with the City of Memphis to address the conditions of the high-profile state route. Commissioner Reid said he had engaged directly with...
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Lanes reopen after semi overturns on I-40 West near Watkins
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Lanes have reopened on I-40 West in North Memphis after a semi-truck overturned Friday night. The crash was located just past the North Watkins Street exit. A different semi overturned in the exact same spot Wednesday night. First responders were still making the scene as of...
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TDOT moving to speed up completion of Elvis Presley Boulevard project
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is stepping in to accelerate the completion of the Elvis Presley Boulevard project following voiced frustrations from the community over the timeline. TDOT officials said in press release Thursday, June 11, that they will increase oversight and coordination with the...
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Riverside Drive to reopen after May events
Riverside Drive is scheduled to reopen Friday, June 12, after being closed for more than a month to prepare for and accommodate May events. According to a statement from the City of Memphis issued Thursday, June 11, Riverside Drive between Beale Street and Georgia Avenue will reopen to traffic at 2 p.m. Friday. Prior to being reopened, city crews are working to reinstall "road diet equipment and parking infrastructure along the street.
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$5.7M in funding secured to improve I-55’s Commerce Street exit in Hernando
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - One of the busiest exits off I-55 in Hernando will soon see improvements aimed at alleviating traffic congestion. Mayor Chip Johnson announced Tuesday that Commissioner John Caldwell with the Mississippi Department of Transportation has secured $5.7 million in funding to upgrade I-55’s Commerce Street exit.
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TDOT seeks to speed up construction on Elvis Presley Boulevard
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is coordinating with the city of Memphis to expedite roadwork on Elvis Presley Boulevard. The long-delayed redesign of Memphis’ most famous state route has led to frustration among Memphians and tourists alike for years. State and local leaders announced their...
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Vehicle fire shuts down I-40 westbound lanes temporarily
ARLINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) - A semi-truck fire on Interstate 40 in Arlington shut down traffic on Thursday. A fire happened just after 3:45 p.m. near mile marker 26.6 on I-40, according to Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay. Arlington Fire Chief James Harvill said a semi-truck hauling a flatbed trailer caught...