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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...
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Lanes reopen after semi-truck crash on I-40, per TDOT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a crash on Interstate 40 caused traffic delays early Wednesday morning. Just before 4:40 a.m., Memphis Police responded to a two-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers at I-40 and North Watkins Street. The crash was blocking one of the two...
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Overturned truck stalls traffic on I-40 near Watkins
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An overturned truck has stalled traffic on Interstate 40 near Watkins on Wednesday night. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said that at around 7:40 p.m., a vehicle overturned in the westbound lanes after the Watkins exit. TDOT cameras show traffic being rerouted off the interstate, along with trucks and cars backed up […]
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Overturned truck stalls traffic on I-40 near Watkins
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Rush hour traffic at standstill due to semi fire on I-40 West
LAKELAND, Tenn. (WMC) - Westbound traffic on I-40 in Lakeland is at a complete halt due to a semi-truck fire Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters are currently on the scene just before the Canada Road exit. All westbound lanes are bumper-to-bumper for about seven miles. Crews are not allowing drivers to pass.
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Tennessee is only getting more dangerous for pedestrians, new report shows
It’s no secret that Tennessee is a dangerous place for pedestrians: years of high fatality rates and various initiatives trying to tackle hazardous roadways evidence a long-standing issue. And, now, a new report shows that it has only gotten worse. Washington D.C.-based nonprofit Smart Growth America has released their...
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A look at how quickly cars and pavement can heat up
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It does not have to be a triple-digit day for cars and pavement to become dangerous in the Mid-South. As temperatures climb into the low 90s Tuesday afternoon, heat experts say some of the hottest places people encounter may not be in the air. They may be inside parked vehicles or on the pavement beneath their feet.
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Temporary Closure Scheduled for Chambers Chapel Road June 9–12
Lakeland motorists are being advised of a temporary road closure on Chambers Chapel Road beginning Tuesday, June 9, and continuing through Friday, June 12. The closure will affect the section of Chambers Chapel Road between Chapel Hill Road and Memphis-Arlington Road as crews complete scheduled work in the area. Officials anticipate minimal traffic impacts, as the closure zone will be clearly marked and advance notifications have been provided to affected residents and motorists.