New I-55 Bridge at Memphis Now Has a Name: Kings' Crossing

New I-55 bridge between Arkansas, Tennessee named after region’s three ‘Kings’

A rendering shows a likely design of the new Interstate 55 bridge that will replace an existing 75-year-old bridge next to two railroad bridges. (Photo courtesy of Tennessee Department of Transportation)A long-planned new Interstate 55 bridge connecting Arkansas and Tennessee will be known as Kings’ Crossing, officials from the two states announced this week. The new name “honors three transformative figures known as ‘Kings'” — civil rights mart…

New Mississippi River bridge to be called ‘Kings' Crossing'

The new bridge over the Mississippi River will be named for the three “kings” associated with Memphis.

Tennessee and Arkansas unveil new name for I-55 bridge: Kings' Crossing

The new name, jointly adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly and the Arkansas Highway Commission, honors three iconic "Kings" who left an indelible mark on the region and the world: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., B.B. King, and Elvis Presley.

New I-55 bridge at Memphis now has a name: Kings' Crossing

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis' planned new bridge across the Mississippi River now has a name. The Interstate 55 bridge will be named "Kings' Crossing," in honor of three transformative figures in the city's history: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., B.B. King and the King of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley. The Departments of Transportation for Tennessee and Arkansas made the announcement Wednesday. Kings' Crossing connects the two states, which are jointly h…

I-55 bridge renamed to Kings' Crossing in honor of MLK Jr., B.B. King and Elvis Presley

The Interstate 55 bridge over the mighty Mississippi River has a new name. It is now known as Kings' Crossing.

Arkansas and Tennessee unveil new name for I-55 bridge: Kings’ Crossing

CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. — In a powerful celebration of culture and history, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) proudly announce that the new iconic Interstate 55 (I-55) bridge spanning the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Ark., and Memphis, Tenn., will now be known as Kings’ Crossing. This new […] The post Arkansas and Tennessee unveil new name for I-55 bridge: Kings’ Cr…