BIG RIVER CROSSING IS PART OF THE BIG RIVER STRATEGIC INITIATIVE, A COLLECTION OF EFFORTS TO ACTIVATE AND CELEBRATE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ITS SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE.
Together with its neighboring park and Big River Trail System, these projects create a new experience with the river that fosters a deeper appreciation of its significance and grandeur.Opened October 22, 2016, Big River Crossing is the longest public pedestrian/bike bridge across the Mississippi River, providing dramatic views of its ever-changing landscape. By connecting Main Streets in Memphis and West Memphis, the BRX ties together urban, rural, and natural areas and gives users recreation options unique to each setting. The nightly Mighty Lights LED display accentuates this iconic structure and is one of the largest light implementations in the country with the addition of the Hernando de Soto Bridge.
AT NEARLY A MILE IN LENGTH, BIG RIVER CROSSING IS THE LONGEST PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ACROSS THE MISSISSIPPI. Big River Crossing is also the country’s longest active rail/bicycle/pedestrian bridge. It serves as the connection point of Main Street to Main Street, a 10-mile, multi-modal corridor that also features the Big River Trail System, creating ties to attractions throughout the Memphis, West Memphis, and delta region.
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