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Traffic
I-55 bridge inspection to cause delays for next 3 weeks
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:11 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Driving to and from Arkansas may take a little longer than usual.
Traffic
Holly Springs Road set for long-term closure beginning next month
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 12:03 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Holly Springs Road, between Johnston Road and Smith Road, will close to traffic starting next month.
Traffic
2 injured in crash on I-240 involving Memphis police cruiser
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 6:39 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A dispatcher with Memphis Fire Department says the two victims were rushed from the scene of the crash on I-240 at Perkins.
Traffic
Overturned semi on 1-40 and U.S. 51 causing traffic delays
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By
Lydian Kennin
Westbound lanes of I-40 at U.S. 51 are blocked after an 18-wheeler overturned at Mile Marker 3.
Traffic
Downtown street closure approved for Butler Row development
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
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By
Bria Bolden
The Memphis-Shelby County Land Use Control Board approved to close Hadden Street between South BB King Blvd and E. G.E Patterson, bringing developers one step closer to approval to build the $65 million-dollar mixed-use development, Butler Row.
Traffic
Traffic Alert: 2 injured in crash on I-40
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 5:44 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police Department says the call came in around 4:19 and officers arrived on the scene 12 minutes later.
News
Juvenile, 2 adults injured in overnight crash near Binghampton
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:17 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The crash happened at the intersection of Hollywood Street and Vollintine Avenue around 10:30 p.m.
Traffic
Traffic Alert: I-55 bridge traffic slowed by tractor-trailer
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 9:22 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
We are working to track down an incident report to see what is causing the holdup.
Traffic
1 rushed to hospital after driver strikes pole, vehicle catches fire
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 8:38 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Fire Department officials say the call came in as a person trapped inside a vehicle.
Traffic
1 dead, 2 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Millington
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 10:01 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
One person is dead and two others are in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Millington.
Current Temperatures
I-40 Bridge Shutdown
Lane closures scheduled for I-40 bridge inspection
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 8:12 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The inspection may need to occasionally close the outside lanes in each direction at the same time.
Traffic
1 injured after crashing into utility pole on Airways Blvd.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 6:58 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
One person is in the hospital after crashing into a utility pole in Orange Mound.
Top Story
Gas prices impact Meals on Wheels volunteers
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By
Kelly Roberts
We know the saying, no good deed goes unpunished. Now, these gas prices are making it tough for Mid South volunteers having to use their own cars.
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Lane closures reported on I-55 in West Memphis
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:08 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Tennessee Department of Transportation cameras show traffic is delayed on I-55 southbound heading into Memphis.
Traffic
Driver, child injured in fiery crash with MATA bus
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The crash happened Thursday morning on Shelby Drive.
Traffic
Multi-vehicle crash on I-55 leaves woman, child injured
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 12:21 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Emergency crews are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-55 southbound to I-240.
Traffic
Storms delay construction on I-55 and Crump interchange
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 11:44 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The $141.2 million project on the I-55 and Crump Interchange, set to kick off Monday night, is now postponed.
News
I-55, Crump repairs to begin June 6
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By
Jacob Gallant
Work will begin soon on a redevelopment of I-55 at the Crump interchange.
Traffic
Lanes scheduled to close in June for I-55 and Crump Interchange improvements
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 8:29 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The closures are expected to last about eight months.
Traffic
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down lanes on I-40 in Jackson
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 7:57 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
THP says this was an injury crash but did not specify the severity of the injuries or how many people were injured.
Traffic
Pedestrian dies in crash involving Memphis police officer on I-240
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 8:24 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis police and fire departments say someone was hit by a police vehicle on I-240 at Lamar Avenue Friday morning.
State
Talks of building 3rd bridge over the Mississippi River on the rise again
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 4:56 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The Greater Memphis Chamber talked about the impact the I-40 closure had and why a third bridge over the Mississippi River is needed.
Traffic
One in critical after motorcycle crash
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 3:19 PM CDT
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By
Tucker Robbins
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash on Goodlett Farms Parkway Wednesday afternoon.
Traffic
One killed, two injured in deadly crash
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A deadly crash on Raleigh Lagrange Road left one dead and two injured.
Traffic
Traffic backed up on I-40 at I-240 due to accident
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 8:00 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
It is unclear how many cars are involved and if anyone was injured.
Traffic
Shelby County to close road until 2023 for drainage improvement project
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 12:38 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The county says the project requires installing a new concrete box culvert across Charles Bartlett Road.
Music
Breakdown of parking and security for Beale Street Music Festival at Liberty Park
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 11:49 AM CDT
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By
Kelly Roberts
There will be a large police presence at Beale Street Music Festival this weekend at Liberty Park, both for security and traffic control.
Top Story
Mother killed, 3 children injured in I-40 crash
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 5:31 PM CDT
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By
Hannah Wallsmith
Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 9 p.m. Friday night near mile marker 61 in Haywood County.
Traffic
One in critical, others injured in multi-vehicle crash
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 7:21 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a five-car crash at Winchester and Clark Sunday evening.
Traffic
Hazmat situation backs up traffic on I-55 in DeSoto
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A hazmat situation has traffic slowed to a crawl on I-55 in DeSoto.
Traffic
Multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer delays traffic on HWY 385 Tuesday morning
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 10:40 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
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Erin Thomas
A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer caused major delays on Highway 385 Tuesday morning.
Breaking
Suspect in custody after barricade situation on I-40
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 9:23 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Police situation has I-40 shut down in both directions in West Memphis.
Top Story
Traffic Alert: I-40 at Sam Cooper closed due to death investigation
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By
Hannah Wallsmith
Police say all lanes of I-40 westbound at Sam Cooper Boulevard will be closed until further notice.
Traffic
I-55 back open after hours-long shutdown due to semi-truck crash
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Police estimate the closure to last until 6 p.m.
State
TDOT to make improvements at I-55 and Crump interchange
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 10:20 AM CDT
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By
Erin Thomas
The project is scheduled to begin in April 2022 and is estimated to be completed in early 2025.
Traffic
Semi-truck crashes on I-40 in West Memphis
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
ARDOT reports a semi-truck has been involved in an accident on I-40 near Exit 4.
News
TDOT begins multi-million dollar repaving project on Poplar Ave.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 9:10 PM CDT
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By
Bria Bolden
Your commute along one of the Bluff City’s most traveled streets is about to get busier... all in an effort to make it better!
Traffic
Three in critical after multi-vehicle crash
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Officers say three adults were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Traffic
TDOT paving project to close lanes on Poplar Ave. through fall
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 5:12 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Approximately 2.3 miles of Poplar Avenue between Perkins Extended and I-240 will be repaved.
Traffic
One dead after fatal crash on I-240
Updated: Mar. 20, 2022 at 2:37 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a single car crash on I-240 near Getwell Road at 2:55 a.m.
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Crash shuts down lanes on I-240
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Right now, all westbound lanes are shut down.
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Multiple lanes closed on I-55 due to crash
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 5:12 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Action News 5′s Erin Thomas says there are multiple vehicles involved.
Traffic
Police: Deadly crash at Park and Airways
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A crash at Airways Boulevard and Park Avenue left one dead Wednesday afternoon.
Traffic
Bartlett Police officer hit in Cordova crash
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 4:42 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A crash involving a police officer has been reported at Goodlett Farms Parkway and Appling Road.
Traffic
Multi-vehicle crash on I-240 leaves one dead
Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Officers report that one person was pronounced dead on the scene.
Crime
One person in critical condition after hit-and-run crash
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 8:37 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a hit-and-run crash at Macon and Pallwood Friday Evening.
Traffic
I-55 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM CST
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By
Region 8 Newsdesk
A six-vehicle crash Tuesday morning shut down Interstate 55.
Traffic
ARDOT to shut down lanes on I-40 bridge for inspection
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 4:59 AM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will start shutting down lanes on the I-40 bridge Monday.
Traffic
One hit, killed while crossing street
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 10:19 AM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a fatal pedestrian crash on Hickory Hill Thursday evening.
Traffic
Police: One in critical condition after two-car crash
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 12:32 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Windgate Street Thursday morning.
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