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HARAHAN BRIDGE PROJECT
MEMPHIS/ARKANSAS
BRIDGE
FRISCO
BRIDGE
HARAHAN
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image by Terry DeWitt
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Rail bridge opened on July 1st, 1916
Roadways opened Sept 17th
, 1917. Bridge is 4,972 feet long.
HARAHAN BRIDGE YESTERDAY
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A 14 ft wide roadway was cantilevered from the bridge,
auto traffic crossed the river from 1917 to 1949. 6
HARAHAN BRIDGE YESTERDAY
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HARAHAN BRIDGE TODAY
Photo By Thomas R Machnitzki
In 1917, the roadways & approaches were sold to
the City of Memphis & Crittenden County.
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The wooden planks that formed the
roadway were removed in the 50s
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HARAHAN BRIDGE TOMORROW
A spectacular view of the river and exceptional
tourist destination that will stimulate economicgrowth on both sides of the river.
Rendering by O.T. Marshal Architects
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HARAHAN BRIDGE TOMORROW
New walkways over the river, creating a unique
connection between Tennessee and ArkansasRendering by O.T. Marshal Architects
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image by Terry DeWitt
The concrete approach ramp is still in place, a short
greenway will connect to existing roads below the bridge.
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image by Terry DeWitt
The roadway descends below the railroad grade on the
Arkansas side, leaving clear access and no track crossing.
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image by Terry DeWitt
Approach from Memphis SideExistingApproach
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Proposed Walkway
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Existing Roadway
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Harahan Bridge
New Greenway
under I-55
Bike Route on
Existing Roads
New Greenway
connecting to East
Broadway in West
Memphis
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HARAHAN BRIDGE MEMPHIS CONNECTIONS
Existing Riverwalk
Approach to Bridge and
connection to Bluff Walk,
.4 Mile, $500k
Harahan Bridge
New Greenway under
bridges to Metal
Museum
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Greater Memphis GreenlineMississippi River Corridor TNArkansas Delta Rural HeritageDevelopment InitiativeMississippi River TrailWolf River ConservancyMemphis Regional Design CenterLivable MemphisMemphis HightailersMemphis Runners Track ClubEast Arkansas Planning andDevelopment DistrictSierra ClubFriends for our RiverfrontTennessee Parks & Greenways Fund.North East Arkansas Bicycle CoalitionBike Walk TennesseeArkansas Delta BywaysMississippi River Parkway CommissionCenter City CommissionRiverfront Development CorporationCitizens to Preserve Overton ParkThe Leadership AcademySunken Lands Regional Chamber
Mpact MemphisMemphis Downtown NeighborhoodAssociationMid-South Trails AssociationHistoric Broad Business AssociationBroad Avenue Arts DistrictGreater Memphis ChamberShelby Farms Park ConservancyNational Ornamental Metal MuseumMemphis College of ArtSouth Memphis AllianceMemphis Business AllianceEngineers club of MemphisAmerican Society of Civil EngineersNorth MississippiMemphis Area Association ofGovernments
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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
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Benefits to the Region
Economic growth on both sides of the river Attract new tourist activity Opportunity for physical activity and exercise Improved health of citizens Access to the river and beyond Improved quality of life Retain existing talent Attract new business to the region A multi-jurisdictional project that will attractstate and federal fundingBut there is more, the Harahan Bridge is the key to an evenbigger project
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The Big River Country
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Imagine the Harahan Bridge in Memphis, as the centerpiece of a 640 mile bike trail on the
Mississippi River Levees from St. Louis, to New Orleans
The Mississippi River Trail
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Mississippi River TrailOrganizations in 10 states have long dreamed of a continuous recreational trail,
running the full length of the River.
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LAMRT - Baton Rouge to New OrleansNow under construction