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HGN: Big River Crossing reinterprets the Mississippi River’s role in transit

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HGN: Big River Crossing reinterprets the Mississippi River’s role in transit They started gathering around 6 A.M. People from both sides of the Harahan Bridge—in Downtown Memphis and in West Memphis, Ark. —wanted to be among the first to cross the nation’s longest pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River. When the ribbon was finally cut the afternoon of Oct. 22, cyclists, joggers and dignitaries got a view of the river never before seen to the public. … Over a thousand people turned out for the pedestrian bridge’s big reveal during a day of festivities that lifted infrastructure to an embodiment … Continue reading HGN: Big River Crossing reinterprets the Mississippi River’s role in transit

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MDN: Residents Embracing Big River Crossing

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MDN: Residents Embracing Big River Crossing The Big River Crossing across the Mississippi River opened Saturday, Oct. 22, with a whistle blast from a restored Union Pacific railroad steam engine and delegations from each side of the pedestrian and bicycle boardwalk — Memphis and West Memphis – meeting in the middle. … The crossing was to open to the public at 1 p.m. Saturday but opened ahead of schedule. The $17.5 million project itself was completed two weeks ahead of scheduled and $1.5 million under budget, according to project manager Paul Morris. The Memphis delegation met at the Church of the … Continue reading MDN: Residents Embracing Big River Crossing

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Mother Nature Network: The Mississippi’s longest pedestrian bridge is now open for strolling

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Mother Nature Network: The Mississippi’s longest pedestrian bridge is now open for strolling West Memphis is one of those weird towns. For one, it’s not even in Tennessee. West Memphis is in Crittenden County, Arkansas, perched directly across the Mississippi River from Memphis — home of the blues and the best pork barbecue known to mankind (sorry, Kansas City). It’s one of those minor cities — or major suburbs, depending on who you ask — located within the metropolitan area of a larger city that just happens to be located in an entirely different state. It’s the same deal with … Continue reading Mother Nature Network: The Mississippi’s longest pedestrian bridge is now open for strolling

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City Lab: Say Hello to America’s Longest ‘Rails-with-Trails’ Bridge

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City Lab: Say Hello to America’s Longest ‘Rails-with-Trails’ Bridge Poor Charlie Rich. All the country legend wanted in his 1970 rocker was to find an easy way back to Arkansas from Memphis, Tennessee. If only he had written his Odyssean … Continue reading City Lab: Say Hello to America’s Longest ‘Rails-with-Trails’ Bridge

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WMC: FIRST LOOK: Joe Birch gives a sneak peek of the Harahan Bridge

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WMC: FIRST LOOK: Joe Birch gives a sneak peek of the Harahan Bridge It’s a sneak peek at the new Harahan Bridge that provides a whole new way to cross the mighty Mississippi River. It’s the Big River Crossing on the 100 year old Harahan Bridge. An exclusive look from Chopper 5 shows The Big River Crossing, a one-mile boardwalk on the century old Harahan Bridge, gives us all a new pathway for fun. CLICK HERE: To watch Joe Birch’s complete bike ride across the bridge It’s the vision of Memphis businessman Charlie McVean. “We think this will ultimately span … Continue reading WMC: FIRST LOOK: Joe Birch gives a sneak peek of the Harahan Bridge

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MDN: Big River Crossing Will Revitalize Both Sides

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MDN: Big River Crossing Will Revitalize Both Sides When Big River Crossing, the bicycle and pedestrian boardwalk on the northern side of the Harahan Bridge, has its grand opening Oct. 22, it will be a busy day. The RiverArts Festival will be underway in South Main. St. Jude will be holding a bicycling event on the riverfront. And that evening, local officialdom will gather again to throw the switch on the LED lighting that will illuminate the Harahan, in addition to the regular lighting at a lower level on the boardwalk. Much of the attention at the opening will likely … Continue reading MDN: Big River Crossing Will Revitalize Both Sides

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MBJ: Bridge rebrand frames Mississippi River as an international icon

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MBJ: Bridge rebrand frames Mississippi River as an international icon The name and branding for the longest public pedestrian bridge spanning the Mississippi River uses iconography as a universal language to reach locals and tourists alike. Memphis-based advertising and communications agency DCA launched a new website, Y ouTube channel, Facebook and branding Thursday, July 14, for Big River Crossing, a one-mile pedestrian bridge alongside the Harahan Bridge connecting Downtown Memphis to West Memphis. The latest tourism asset is depicted with images of walking, running and biking and an X reminiscent of a railroad crossing sign. The railroad sign crossing reference pays … Continue reading MBJ: Bridge rebrand frames Mississippi River as an international icon

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MBJ: Big River Crossing to open this fall

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MBJ: Big River Crossing to open this fall The completion of the Big River Crossing project is now in sight. The $17.5 million project, which will add bike and pedestrian path across the Mississippi River, began in late 2014 and is now scheduled to open in October, according to the Memphis Flyer. Recently, lighting for the bridge was approved and in early May, the project began a marketing campaign. MBJ: Big River Crossing to open this fall Continue reading MBJ: Big River Crossing to open this fall

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MBJ: Harahan Bridge project begins next phase: Selling itself

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MBJ: Harahan Bridge project begins next phase: Selling itself “With the Harahan Bridge project scheduled to open this fall, the development team is turning its attention to marketing. Though the City of Memphis will officially own the pedestrian and biking path that will span the Mississippi River, the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC), the Greater Memphis Chamber, the Riverfront Development Corp., the Big River Strategic Initiative and the Mayor’s Office are all working together on a plan for funding and implementing new signage. Local advertising firm DCA has been tapped by the Big River Strategic Initiative to brand and market what … Continue reading MBJ: Harahan Bridge project begins next phase: Selling itself

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MBJ: Marine Hospital developer a big winner, despite I-55 bridge closing

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“While truck drivers, commuters, vacationers and transportation magnates may be concerned about the inevitable closing of the I-55 bridge, Lauren Crews, the developer behind the renovation of the Marine Hospital in the French Fort neighborhood, says it’s about time. … Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced plans to close the I-55 for nine months beginning in spring 2017 for interchange improvements. TDOT has been working to identify a solution for the I-55/Crump Boulevard interchange for nearly 10 years. In 2010, “after numerous public meetings and hundreds of public comments,” TDOT selected a roundabout design that would relieve congestion, reduce crashes and provide an uninterrupted … Continue reading MBJ: Marine Hospital developer a big winner, despite I-55 bridge closing