Jackknifed 18-wheeler causing traffic delays on I-55

Lawrencia Grose

May 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM

UPDATE: The truck has been cleared and all lanes are now open.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A jackknifed 18-wheeler has left traffic at a standstill on the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge Thursday morning.

The truck is currently stuck on I-55 at Crump Boulevard and Riverside Drive.

This is causing a standstill on I-55 if you are coming into Memphis from Arkansas.

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