I-55 and SR-14 Weekend and Overnight Closures for Exit Ramp Bridge Demolition
Summary
The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces upcoming full closures on I-55 and SR-14 in Memphis from April 10-13, 2026, for exit ramp bridge demolition at Exit 7. Northbound and southbound I-55 will be fully closed from Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m. through Monday, April 13 at 5 a.m. Additional overnight closures on SR-14 are scheduled for April 13-15. The northbound I-55 to northbound SR-14 ramp and southbound I-55 to southbound SR-14 ramp will close April 13 for approximately four months.
What changed
TDOT is implementing temporary traffic control measures on I-55 and SR-14 in Memphis to support demolition of the Exit 7 exit ramp bridge. The most significant closure involves all lanes of northbound and southbound I-55 at Exit 7 being closed continuously from Friday evening through Monday morning, with overnight lane closures on SR-14 following the weekend. Two ramps will close for approximately four months beginning April 13.
Motorists should anticipate significant traffic delays and utilize posted detour routes during closure periods. Backup dates have been established for all closures in case of weather or other delays. Travelers are encouraged to check TN SmartWay Traffic and dial 511 for real-time travel information.
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I-55 and SR-14 Weekend and Overnight Closures for Exit Ramp Bridge Demolition
Tuesday, April 07, 2026 | 04:26pm Memphis, TN — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announces upcoming full closures on I‑55 and SR‑14 to support demolition activities on the exit ramp bridge at Exit 7. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and follow posted detour routes.
Beginning Tonight at 8:00 p.m., the northbound I-55 ramp to southbound SR-14 (3rd Street) will be closed. This closure will remain in place indefinitely to support ongoing construction activities.
Weekend Closure – I‑55
From Friday, April 10, at 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 13, at 5:00 a.m., all lanes of northbound **** and southbound I‑55 at Exit 7 will be fully closed for bridge demolition. Detours will be in place.
· The northbound I‑55 to southbound SR‑14 ramp will be closed.
· The southbound I‑55 to southbound SR-14 ramp, northbound SR‑14 to southbound I‑55 ramp, and northbound I‑55 to northbound SR-14 ramp will remain open.
Backup dates *:** Friday, April 17 – Monday, April 20.*
Overnight Closures – SR‑14
Each night, from Monday, April 13, through Wednesday, April 15, between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., all lanes on northbound and southbound SR‑14 at I‑55 will be fully closed for continued demolition activities. Detours will be in place.
Backup dates *:** Monday, April 20 – Thursday, April 23.*
Beginning Monday, April 13, at 8:00 p.m., the northbound I-55 ramp to northbound SR-14 (3 rd Street) and the southbound I-55 ramp to southbound SR-14 (3 rd Street) will be closed. These closures will remain in place for approximately four (4) months.
Get the latest construction activity and live-streaming SmartWay traffic cameras from your desktop or mobile device at TN SmartWay Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 for information or follow us on X @myTDOT for statewide travel, or in West Tennessee, follow @NicLawrenceTDOT.
As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.
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