MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 12, 2025 – Beginning at 6:00 A.M. on Monday, August 18, Union Avenue between Wagner Place and Front Street will be closed to through traffic to allow for crane operations supporting the ongoing construction of the Brooks Museum. The closure is expected to remain in effect until approximately 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 19.
What to Expect:
- Through traffic will not be permitted on Union Avenue between Wagner Place and Front Street.
- A signed detour will guide drivers via Riverside Drive, Court Avenue, Front Street, and Beale Street.
- Local traffic will retain access up to the closure zone.
- Property access will be maintained for residents and businesses within the affected area.
This temporary closure is a necessary step in advancing the Brooks Museum project—an exciting addition to Memphis’s cultural landscape. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we make way for progress.
For questions related to crane operations, please contact Lane Malone with Barnhart Crane at 901-686-0754. Traffic control will be managed by Superior Traffic Control.
