Holmes Road Improvements

Holmes Road Improvements is a City of Memphis project that is expected to widen the roadway along the corridor to improve traffic flow and improve safety.

The nearly 4-mile corridor stretches along Holmes Road from US 61/South 3rd Street to Tulane Road just north of the Tennessee state line.

Overview

  • The City of Memphis project is expected to widen Holmes Road to three lanes with a center turn lane and new shoulders to the roadway. 
  • The center turn lane is expected to improve traffic flow and safety. 
  • Visibility along the corridor will be enhanced through planned improvements to hilly portions of the roadway and the clearing of overhanging trees.  
  • New ADA-compliant sidewalks will improve pedestrian mobility along Holmes Road. 
  • Drainage systems are expected to be improved to address roadway flooding during heavy rain conditions. 

Public Hearing

June 20, 2024 | 6 – 8 p.m.
John P. Freeman Optional School
5250 Tulane Road
Memphis, TN 38019

Comments accepted through Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

There are several ways to share feedback with the Project Team:

  • EMAIL
    carl.chaifetz@parsons.com
  • PHONE
    (901) 248-6187
  • MAIL
    Parsons

    6750 Lenox Center Court, Suite 117

    Memphis, TN 38115
  • MAIL
    City of Memphis

    125 N. Main Street, Room 677
    Memphis, TN 38103

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PROJECT MAP
ADDED CAPACITY

What’s Happening Now

The project is in the environmental analysis and design stage, with the Project Team gathering information, developing solutions and designing construction plans. Click here to review a Traffic Impact Analysis of the project corridor for additional information.

Activities include traffic analysis, maintenance of traffic plans, road design, and survey work. Holmes Road improvements are expected to include added capacity, new ADA-compliant sidewalks, drainage improvements, and more.

The public and stakeholders will be informed throughout the process with the opportunity to share their questions and feedback. Touchpoints include a project website, stakeholder meetings, public meetings and a public hearing that will be followed by a public comment period.

Contact Information

Have questions or comments?
Questions and comments about Holmes Road improvements can be shared by email, phone and mail.

Carl Chaifetz, PE

Parsons

Cheeyen Chew, PE

City of Memphis

Holmes Road Improvements

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