Harahan Bridge Project
The Harahan Bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting vibrant downtown Memphis, Tennessee and Arkansas. The city of Memphis and Crittenden County (AR) are interested in reopening the former roadways for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. A bikeway on the north side of the Harahan Bridge will present spectacular views of Memphis and the Mississippi River.
In 1917, the bridge's roadways and approaches were purchased by the City of Memphis and Crittenden County. The roadways were in service from 1917 - 1949, when the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge was completed. Thousands of cars used the Harahan Bridge to cross the river safely each day, and for years, it was the automobile crossing south of St. Loius.
