#BREAKING: @myARDOT says an inspector found a “significant crack” on the I-40 bridge. It is CLOSED TO TRAFFIC on both sides indefinitely. Trucks are being rerouted here. Stay with @WMCActionNews5 for details. #memphis#arnews#tnnews
NEW from @myTDOT on emergency closure/repair of the Hernando-DeSoto (I-40) Bridge today:
Here’s a look at the traffic back-up on I-40 EB in Arkansas...the #Memphis skyline in the distance.
The back-up goes to Mound City as local authorities reroute all these trucks and cars off I-40 b/c the I-40 bridge is CLOSED b/c of a structural issue.
And here’s a look at the I-40 bridge - at the height of rush hour. Empty. @myARDOT & @myTDOT drones inspecting crack. Agencies will determine repair needs. M-Bridge closed until at least Wed morning. #wmc5
#Memphis Police are helping direct traffic at Crump & Main where motorists have been rerouted b/c the I-40 bridge is closed. The commute home is taking longer tonight for a lot of folks. #wmc5
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Memphis Police providing security at the family friendly drag show at the Pink Palace tonight. Religious protestors and members of the The Proud Boys protesting right now. #Memphis
#BREAKING: Pink Palace @MemphisMosh has cancelled tonight’s family friendly drag show. No reason given - but The Proud Boys being here was unexpected. First time seeing them in #Memphis. MPD officers said it’s 1st time they’ve seen them here too.
Here’s reaction from the performers & protestors after MOSH cancelled the Memphis Proud Drag Show at the Pink Palace: actionnews5.com/2022/09/24/att…
Headed to Midtown now. Poplar/Evergreen. MPD squad cars passing us on 240. The suspect is believed to have car jacked a gray Toyota SUV. Again, stay home, #Memphis.
#BREAKING: Memphis police have Poplar Avenue eastbound blocked at Cleveland. Suspect is believed to have car jacked somebody at Poplar and evergreen.
#BREAKING: We are on Poplar Avenue at Auburndale. The suspect reportedly wrecked the Infiniti and carjacked a gray Toyota SUV. The driver of the SUV is reportedly injured. @WMCActionNews5#memphis