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Marks, MS · Traffic & Transit
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New Parking Rules at Crosstown Prompt Community Action
A new parking policy at Crosstown Concourse urged Memphis residents to advocate for increased mobility options. Crosstown Concourse implemented paid parking in all lots and garages from 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Officials said as of Friday, August 21st, Crosstown is partnering with Metropolis to “bring a new parking system...
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Overturned tractor trailer causing delays on I-40 near Arlington
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Drivers are advised to find an alternate route on Wednesday after at trailer overturned on Interstate 40 near Arlington, Tenn. Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene along with TDOT vehicles just before 5 p.m. along Interstate 40 and Service Road 385 at mile marker 24 at exit 19A.
Memphis Flyer
Bus Riders Call for MATA Interim CEO to Resign and Board Reinstatement
The Memphis Bus Riders Union and Citizens for Better Service want the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s (MATA) trustee and interim CEO Rodrick Holmes to resign, and for Mayor Paul Young and the Memphis City Council to reinstate the MATA board. This request comes as the organization said Holmes’ trusteeship...
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Lanes clear after crash on I-22, per MDOT
MARSHALL COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - A crash caused traffic delays on Interstate 22 during the early morning hours of August 19, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. MDOT says that the crash is caused roadblocks on Interstate 22 near Red Banks. A westbound left lane was blocked, but has...
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FOX13 Investigates previous transportation violations within daycare group
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -FOX13 Investigates is learning more about previous transportation violations at Mid-South Premier Pre-School Academies. That's the company that owned Kid University, the daycare where 6-year-old Winter Jones died after she was left on a bus last week. On Wednesday, the state visited two other locations owned by the...
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Two Olive Branch bridges on U.S. 78 to close for repairs starting Aug. 18, MDOT says
Two bridges carrying traffic over U.S. 78 in Olive Branch in DeSoto County will be closed for repairs beginning at 7 a.m. Aug. 18, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. MDOT said the Miller Road bridge over U.S. 78 will be closed from 7 a.m. Aug. 18 until 7 a.m....
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Railroad Work Closes Stateline Road Crossing on Aug. 19
The railroad will perform maintenance at the Stateline crossing on Wednesday, Aug. 19, according to officials. The work will close Stateline Road between Horn Lake Road and Highway 51, with restrictions in place from 8 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. During this period, no traffic will be allowed across...
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FlixBus revives affordable route from Houston to Memphis via New Orleans
Traveling from Texas to Tennessee is about to get a lot easier, more affordable, and more scenic. Budget-friendly bus service FlixBus will relaunch its Houston-Memphis route later this month, with service starting Thursday, August 27. FlixBus is the largest intercity bus network that offers passengers affordable and comfortable travel across...
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Railroad to close Stateline Road crossing Aug. 19 for improvements
The railroad said it will close the Stateline Road railroad crossing from 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, to make improvements. Stateline Road will be closed between Horn Lake Road and Highway 51, except for local traffic, the railroad said. No vehicles will be allowed to cross the tracks at the crossing during the work, the railroad said.
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Two Olive Branch bridges to close for repairs, MDOT says
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said two bridges in Olive Branch, DeSoto County, will be closed for repairs beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. MDOT said the Miller Road bridge over U.S. 78 will be closed from 7 a.m. Aug. 18 until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. MDOT’s posts listed...
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Engineers evaluating damage to Third St. bridge over I-55 after it was struck
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Lanes partially reopen on I-55 after semi-truck hits Third Street bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Northbound lanes of Interstate 55 and one southbound lane near West Mallory Avenue have reopened following a Wednesday evening crash where a tractor-trailer struck the Third Street overpass. The collision, involving two vehicles, was reported just after 7 p.m. Wednesday. One person was transported to a...
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MDOT to close Craft Road bridge over Interstate 22 in Olive Branch
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the Craft Road bridge over Interstate 22 and U.S. Highway 78 in Olive Branch beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, and continuing through Tuesday, Sept. 22, the City of Olive Branch said in a government post. The city said the closure will...
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1 man dead, another injured after crash on I-40, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that left one person dead and another injured. According to MPD, officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 40 near Whitten Road just after 10 p.m. on Wednesday night. When officers arrived, they discovered two...
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Construction along Elvis Presley Boulevard pauses for Elvis Week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Drivers along Elvis Presley Boulevard are getting a temporary break from years of construction during Elvis Week. Construction along Elvis Presley Boulevard is paused, but just for a week. Businesses along Elvis Presley Boulevard are finally getting a much-needed break this week. For years, construction has made...
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Lanes reopen on I-240 after vehicle fire; no injuries reported
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A vehicle burst into flames Monday morning, causing traffic delays on Interstate 240 near Mt. Moriah Road. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a vehicle fire was reported on I-240 eastbound near Mt.Moriah Road around 7 a.m. As of 8:10 a.m., all eastbound lanes were...
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Car Pinned Under Train in Memphis, Reviving Fears Over Rail Crossings
A car ended up pinned underneath a train in Memphis, video of the scene circulating as the latest reminder that the city's rail crossings remain a persistent danger for drivers. Details on the exact location, the driver's condition, and how the vehicle became trapped were not immediately available. The incident...
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Watkins ramp to I-40 westbound to temporarily close for paving work
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Watkins to I-40 westbound ramp will be closed beginning Monday night for a week of paving work, according to TDOT. The closure will begin on August 9 p.m. and end on August 17 at 6 a.m. TDOT advises motorists to plan ahead and be prepared...