Lanes partially reopen on I-55 after semi-truck hits Third Street bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Northbound lanes of Interstate 55 and one southbound lane near West Mallory Avenue have reopened following a Wednesday evening crash where a tractor-trailer struck the Third Street overpass.
The collision, involving two vehicles, was reported just after 7 p.m. Wednesday. One person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
‼️UPDATE‼️@myTDOT crews remain on scene from last nights bridge strike on the 3rd Street bridge over I-55.
— Nichole Lawrence (@NicLawrenceTDOT) August 13, 2026
📍I-55 SB lanes and 3rd Street remain closed while they continue their assessment.
📍Plan ahead and take an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/aCwdnNZ5N3
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the right southbound lane remains closed as crews clear debris and damaged concrete so engineers can evaluate the structural integrity of the bridge. Constructed in 1964, the bridge was already undergoing active construction and is scheduled for demolition in early 2027.
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