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Marks, MS · Traffic & Transit
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Safety upgrades for Collierville-Arlington Road
The Town of Collierville is launching a corridor modernization project along Collierville-Arlington Road designed to improve motorist safety, reduce speeding, and better protect neighborhood school routes. Known in traffic management as a "Road Diet," the project will reallocate the existing asphalt width from a fluctuating, multi-lane footprint into an organized,...
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Traffic clears after crash on I-40, per TDOT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A crash on Interstate 40 is causing delays, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT says that there was a single-vehicle crash a little after 5 a.m. on Interstate 40 near Hollywood Street. The incident is blocking one of the eastbound right lanes, but the...
Memphis Flyer
Transit Organizers Call on City and County To Oppose Potential Funding Cuts to MATA
Transit advocates want city and county leaders to oppose an act that could potentially affect federal funding for public transit. Public transportation organizers gathered in front of the Civic Center Plaza building on Monday to not only urge local elected officials to pass resolutions opposing the Build America 250 Act but also to further invest in public transit in the city.
thewynneprogress.com
Lane closures scheduled on Interstate 40 Hernando de Soto Bridge
CRITTENDEN COUNTY — The Interstate 40 (I-40) Hernando de Soto bridge over the Mississippi River between Memphis and West Memphis is scheduled to have daily eastbound and westbound outside lane closures during the following dates and times:. The eastbound outside lane on the I-40 Bridge is scheduled to close...
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Rush hour traffic worsens after driver collides into fire engine at I-240 crash scene
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A crash scene impacting rush hour traffic on I-240 worsened Monday after a driver collided with a Memphis fire engine. Four people were hospitalized in non-critical condition after the initial multi-vehicle crash around 4:20 p.m. No injuries were reported following the second crash about 30 minutes...
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Bus rider advocates call out city leaders over ‘inadequate’ MATA funding
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An advocacy group that pushes for better public transportation in Memphis is calling out city leaders over the recently approved FY2027 budget. Better Transit for a Better Memphis is a transit equity task force organized by the Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH). Members...
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Olive Branch says traffic light at Highway 302 and Craft Road repaired
The traffic light at Highway 302 and Craft Road was repaired Monday, Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said in a statement. Adams thanked residents for their patience and urged motorists to drive safely on Monday morning. He also expressed appreciation for workers from the city’s General Services Department. Earlier,...
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This Day in History: Memphis bus desegregation lawsuit in 1958
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On June 27, 1958, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit filed by O.Z. Evers, an African American postal worker and local NAACP leader, seeking to desegregate public transportation in Memphis. Evers sat in the front of a bus and was ordered by...
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MATA turns transit stop into block party, but riders say service still falling short
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Area Transit Authority launched the summer season with more than just rides by block party directly to its passengers. MATA hosted the event at its Main Street terminal, transforming a routine transit stop into a lively community hub. Dozens of riders were greeted under the trolley shelter by nearly a dozen nonprofit groups offering resources, services and on-the-spot support where people already gather to catch the bus.
Memphis Flyer
MATA Riders Condemn Recent Fact Sheet as a ‘Fairytale’
Bus riders are saying a recent report from the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) reads like a “fairytale” as it fails to reflect the reality of public transit users and workers. The comments come in the aftermath of the release of the agency’s report “MATA Rebuilding Transit For...
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Collierville-Arlington Road to be reduced to three lanes
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. - Major changes are coming to Collierville-Arlington Road. The Town of Collierville will reduce the road from five to seven lanes to three lanes, with one in each direction and a continuous center turn lane. Neetu Signh, Transportation Engineer for Collierville, told FOX13 the change is necessary. “It...
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MATA says service showing progress amid rebuild
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - MATA (Memphis Area Transit Authority) said it is working to rebuild public trust after concerns over reliability, mismanagement allegations and leadership changes. The organization released a fact sheet Tuesday with numbers it said show “MATA is moving in the right direction.”. MATA Fact Sheet_Operational Update_June...
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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.
WREG
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.
lakelandcurrents.com
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...