jules2go Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) There is an app for this I think, but I don't know which one; maybe Waze? I'm headed through there in 3 weeks so just wondering how much time to add to that leg. Edited May 13, 2021 by jules2go Quote Nucamp T@b 320S, Toyota Tacoma Asheville. NC Don't postpone joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Camper Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) The only problem I've heard about is the crack in the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi. It's not an issue if you go over the I-55 bridge which is just a bit further south. Then connect to the wrap-around Memphis if you are going East. If you are going west hit the wrap-around on the east side of Memphis and follow signs to the I-55 bridge and connect with I-40 W. in Arkansas. We have a trip planned this fall and I've already preplanned to take the route around the I-40 bridge even if they have the repairs completed by then. That's really the only option unless you wish to go much further south to West Helena, AR and go over that bridge to get into Mississippi and then head north to TN. However that is really out of the way. Edited May 13, 2021 by Mr. Camper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, Mr. Camper said: The only problem I've heard about is the crack in the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi. When forum post appeared I wandered what was happening. Thanks for your input. I remember the construction delays a number of years ago when widening the roadway. So with that memory and since I'm coming from the north I will taking route 19 south from Dyersburg TN. Clay Quote Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill w/bus Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 From the little news I saw, the bridge is shutdown pending repair. With the amount of vehicles using I40 the traffic the alternative route I55 will be clogged. If I was going that way I would avoid Memphis until the bridge repair is complete. Yeah I know it's going to add miles but it would be better than hours of frustration sitting in a traffic jam. Bill Quote Bill & Lynn Baxter MCI102A3 Conversion, Detroit Diesel S50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) On 5/12/2021 at 6:47 PM, jules2go said: There is an app for this I think, but I don't know which one; maybe Waze? I'm headed through there in 3 weeks so just wondering how much time to add to that leg. Where are you coming from? Where are you heading? There may be options for you. Edited May 14, 2021 by 2gypsies Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules2go Posted May 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2021 According to Waze today the length of time from Nashville to Little Rock is just under 5 hours, about what it was prior to the bridge being out. Is Waze trustworthy for that application? It's the "live" version I'm looking at. I'm going west from Asheville to Little Rock to OK City area then to NM. Planning to slog through on I-40 because I have a work deadline in NM and only have 5 days to drive 😟 Quote Nucamp T@b 320S, Toyota Tacoma Asheville. NC Don't postpone joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted May 15, 2021 Report Share Posted May 15, 2021 If coming on I-40 east of Memphis you could take I-240 or even I-269 to get more out of the city and pick up 61 south to 49 at Lula which will come out west of Memphis on I-40 at Brinkley. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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