MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2026 – Motorists should be aware of several upcoming closures and lane restrictions on I-55 and SR-14 as construction continues on the new I-55 Exit 7 ramp bridge over the interstate.
The closures will occur intermittently over the next several weeks. Detours will be in place during full and directional closures.
Upcoming Traffic Impacts
Thursday, Oct. 8 – Wednesday, Nov. 4
• Intermittent rolling roadblocks on I-55.
• Intermittent rolling roadblocks on I-55.
Friday, Oct. 9 | 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Intermittent flagging on northbound SR-14.
• Intermittent flagging on northbound SR-14.
Wednesday, Oct. 14 – Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Intermittent lane closures on I-55 and SR-14.
• Intermittent lane closures on I-55 and SR-14.
Friday, Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Northbound SR-14 on-ramp to southbound I-55 (Ramp E) will be closed. Detours will be in place.
• Northbound SR-14 on-ramp to southbound I-55 (Ramp E) will be closed. Detours will be in place.
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.
• Southbound I-55 will have a directional closure, with detours in place.
• The left lane of northbound I-55 will also be closed for a bridge deck concrete pour.
• Sunday, Oct. 18, is the backup date.
• Southbound I-55 will have a directional closure, with detours in place.
• The left lane of northbound I-55 will also be closed for a bridge deck concrete pour.
• Sunday, Oct. 18, is the backup date.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Northbound SR-14 on-ramp to southbound I-55 (Ramp E) will be closed. Detours will be in place.
• Northbound SR-14 on-ramp to southbound I-55 (Ramp E) will be closed. Detours will be in place.
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Southbound SR-14 will be fully closed for a bridge deck concrete pour. Detours will be in place.• Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, are backup dates.
• Southbound SR-14 will be fully closed for a bridge deck concrete pour. Detours will be in place.• Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, are backup dates.
Friday, Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Southbound SR-14 will have a directional closure for a bridge deck concrete pour. Detours will be in place.
• Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, are backup dates.
• Southbound SR-14 will have a directional closure for a bridge deck concrete pour. Detours will be in place.
• Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, are backup dates.
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Northbound SR-14 on-ramp to southbound I-55 (Ramp E) will be closed for concrete truck access during the bridge deck concrete pour. Detours will be in place.
• Sunday, Oct. 25, and Monday, Oct. 26, are backup dates.
• Northbound SR-14 on-ramp to southbound I-55 (Ramp E) will be closed for concrete truck access during the bridge deck concrete pour. Detours will be in place.
• Sunday, Oct. 25, and Monday, Oct. 26, are backup dates.
Sunday, Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Southbound SR-14 will have a directional closure for a bridge deck concrete pour. Detours will be in place.
• Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, are backup dates.
• Southbound SR-14 will have a directional closure for a bridge deck concrete pour. Detours will be in place.
• Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, are backup dates.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow additional travel time, and use caution when traveling through the construction area. Please follow all detour signs.