The I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River is a staple in the Memphis skyline Author: Caitlin McCarthy Updated: 10:16 PM CDT May 12, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. In a town best known for BBQ and blues, the Hernando-Desoto bridge is just as famous.
The I-40 bridge still has light shows going on at night, but with it being closed indefinitely, that s all it has to offer. It s hard to believe when you consider how important it is to commerce, even the city s identity.
Dr. Kelli Dumas is the daughter of the Arkansas civil engineer, Bill Mulhollen, who was behind the famous design that got it the nickname, the M bridge.