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Bartlett boasts best drivers in TN, study finds
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Bartlett is home to the “best drivers” in Tennessee, with Germantown and Memphis close behind, a recent analysis says. Lendingtree analyzed insurance inquiry data from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. They found drivers in Bartlett racked up the fewest traffic tickets and...
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Truck driver loses control of wheel, overturns on I-40, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An overturned truck on Interstate 40 caused traffic delays after overturning, according to the Memphis Police Department. According to TDOT, a single-vehicle crash was reported a little after 3 a.m. on Interstate 40 near North Watkins Street. When officers arrive, they located a freight truck that...
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Roadwork progresses as residents welcome fixes for local streets
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Across the Bluff City, drivers are encouraged to pack their patience before hitting the road as crews across the area work to get much-needed repairs completed on roads. While construction has created detours and delays to normal routes, drivers say they are looking forward to much smoother travel. One driver says, amongst […]
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Norfolk Southern restoring BL freight train line for first time since 2018
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Lanes reopen after crash on I-240, per TDOT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A crash on Interstate 240 caused slow traffic and delays in the area, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Memphis Police responded to a three-vehicle crash around 6:04 a.m. on I-240 near Lamar Avenue. As of 6:40 a.m., all lanes are open. No injuries were...
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Crews worked to move oversized load that blocked southbound I-55
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — All southbound traffic on Interstate 55 were diverted at Church Road on Friday evening after an oversized load became stuck near the Star Landing bridge, according to the Southaven Police Department. Police said the permitted oversized load blocked the southbound lanes because the semi-truck was unable to safely clear the bridge due […]
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Scene Clear After Hit Gas Main, Olive Branch Mayor Says
The scene is clear and repairs are complete after a hit gas main near Hamilton Circle North and Acree Lane, Ken Adams, Olive Branch mayor, said. City crews were on site and had secured the area, he said. There was no immediate threat to the public. Drivers and pedestrians were asked to follow directions from the Olive Branch Police Department and the Olive Branch Fire Department.
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Live Wires Snarl Main Street Just Off Collierville Town Square
Drivers in Collierville were told Thursday night to steer clear of Main Street just south of the Town Square after a utility pole toppled, dropping live power lines across the roadway, cutting off traffic and forcing first responders to lock down the scene. Collierville Fire & Rescue and police converged on the area while utility crews worked to secure the lines and stabilize the pole, and at least one nearby crossing was shut down as a precaution.
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Collierville leaders provide completion timeline for Shelby Drive road work
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) - The Town of Collierville has released a new timeline for the completion of the Shelby Drive construction project that began last summer. The entire construction zone spans between the area of Collierville High School and Highway 72. City leaders say the construction zone directly in front...
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I-55 Southaven Fatal Wreck Closes Ramp, Turns Commute Into Parking Lot
A deadly crash on Interstate 55 in Southaven, Mississippi, turned the Monday evening drive into a grinding crawl, choking southbound traffic and shutting down a key exit ramp as congestion spilled across the Memphis metro. Emergency crews stayed on scene for hours while investigators worked the wreck, and evening commuters paid the price in long, stop-and-go delays. Nearby ramps and surface streets quickly clogged up as drivers hunted for any way around the mess.
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Road closures coming to I-55 during bridge replacement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tennessee Department of Transportation will close lanes of I-55 as bridge replacement work continues. The closures will impact the area where I-55 and State Route 14 intersect. Closures will be nightly between Tuesday, July 7 through Monday, August 3, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. These...
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Strip of Front Street to close for 5 months for repairs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Front Street between Union Avenue and Monroe Avenue is set to undergo lengthy repairs. The street will be closed through December 1 as part of a project to overhaul the street, aimed at pedestrian safety. Front Street will be reduced from four lanes to three; ADA-accessible...
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MLGW begins painting street lights in Downtown Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Heads up if you drive or park on Front Street in Downtown Memphis this week, as MLGW crews will be working on a project. Starting Monday, MLGW crews will be painting streetlights between Beale and Union. That means there are lane and parking restrictions for the next three to four weeks.
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Some Germantown traffic lights not working, MLGW reports outages after Wednesday’s storm
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WMC) - A thunderstorm rolled through parts of Shelby County on Wednesday, knocking out power to parts of Memphis and traffic lights Germantown. The Germantown Police Department notified residents on Wednesday that traffic lights are not functioning in a few intersections. The lights that are affected are located...