Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #40msriverbridge
Most recents (2)
Today on @LocalMemphis, I'll provide online, on air and Twitter updates as @SecretaryPete visits #Memphis to update #40MSRiverBridge construction, see worksite & meet with @FedEx leaders on impact the bridge's indefinite closure is having on freight, commerce and logistics.
On top of @SecretaryPete visit, @myTDOT also expected this week to provide detailed construction timeline on when bridge can reopen to traffic. Last month, TDOT and ARDOT leaders feared it could take months, not weeks, to safely reopen the bridge after extensive repairs.
For now, the older I-55 bridge is the only the Mississippi River crossing connecting Memphis & Arkansas. @ARTrucking said I-55 bridge now averages more than 66,000 daily vehicles - compared to 45,000 before I-40 bridge closure.
New details about @SecretaryPete visit to Memphis Thursday: He'll meet with FedEx leaders in morning and then tour #40MSRiverBridge and hold separate news conference in afternoon.
.@FedEx spokesperson said in email: “We are honored to host @SecretaryPete & and @USDOT for their roundtable discussion on infrastructure (Thursday)."
The visit by Secretary Buttigieg comes as the I-55 bridge in Memphis suffered a significant delay for second time in a week - including this morning - as #40MSRiverBridge faces indefinite closure for repairs.
