The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced that the new Interstate 55 bridge spanning the Mississippi River between West Memphis and Memphis will now be known as Kings’ Crossing.
This new name, officially adopted by the Arkansas Highway Commission and the Tennessee General Assembly, honors three transformative figures – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; B.B. King; and the king of rock-n-roll Elvis Presley.
“It’s only fitting to name this vital crossing after three historic figures from this region,” said ARDOT Director Jared Wiley. “We’re grateful for the partnership and collaboration with TDOT on this project. It truly is the result of a regional effort that will benefit industry across this national corridor and the thousands of individuals who depend on this connection each day.”…