TDOT, ARDOT give I-55 Bridge new name

The Tennessee and Arkansas Departments of Transportation have decided on a new name for the iconic Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River, honoring three legends in both states. Now known as the Kings’ Crossing, this bridge will be named for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., B.B. King, and Elvis Presley, three influential figures in both states. Both the Tennessee General Assembly and Arkansas Highway Commission have formally adopted the name as a way of connecting collective history, heritage, and spirit to the vital piece of infrastructure. TDOT Commissioner Will Reid noted that all three figures “transcended barriers, fostered cultural exchange, and used their talents to build bridges between people.”