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HARAHAN BRIDGE PROJECT

MEMPHIS/ARKANSAS

BRIDGE

FRISCO

BRIDGE

HARAHAN

BRIDGE

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image by Terry DeWitt


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HARAHAN BRIDGE PROJECT-ARKANSAS

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HARAHAN BRIDGE PROJECT-MEMPHIS

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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

HARAHAN BRIDGE TODAY


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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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The concrete approach ramp is still in place, a short

greenway will connect to existing roads below the bridge.


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The roadway descends below the railroad grade on the

Arkansas side, leaving clear access and no track crossing.


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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

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