Front Street lane closures start July 8 in Downtown Memphis, through Dec. 1

Front Street between Monroe Avenue and Union Avenue in downtown Memphis is scheduled for major lane impacts starting Wednesday, July 8, 2026, according to the Memphis Police Department. MPD says the northbound and southbound lanes on that segment will be closed through December 1, 2026 due to construction.

What’s closing and when (MPD)

• Where: Front Street between Monroe Avenue and Union Avenue
• Start: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
• Lane impact: Northbound and southbound lanes closed on Front Street between Monroe and Union
• Through: December 1, 2026

Detour routes (MPD-published)

• Northbound: Use Union Avenue to S. B. B. King Boulevard, then take Monroe Avenue back to Front Street.
• Southbound: Use Monroe Avenue to S. 2nd Street, then take Union Avenue back to Front Street.

What the City says the streetscape work will do

The City of Memphis says the Front Street Improvement Project is designed to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, including:

• Reducing Front Street from four lanes to three
• Cur b bump-outs
• ADA-accessible curb ramps
• Enhancing sidewalks and adding landscaping

Phased intersection closures expected after July 8 (City)

The City says additional phased closures are anticipated during these windows:

• Riverside Drive / Monroe Avenue intersection: July 13–Sept. 18
• Front Street / Monroe Avenue intersection: July 23–Sept. 25
• Front Street / Union Avenue intersection: Sept. 26–Nov. 4

Practical tips for drivers and business operators

• Plan extra time: MPD urges motorists to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes to avoid delays.
• Coordinate deliveries and curb access: If you serve customers near Front Street (Monroe–Union), build in schedule flexibility for the lane impacts and follow the detours when routing vehicles.
• Track additional downtown changes: Downtown Memphis Commission maintains a consolidated tracker for nearby road closures and traffic alerts that may stack up with ongoing construction.

Sources

• Memphis Police Department (Traffic Advisory): Front Street Closure
• City of Memphis (Press Release / Public Notice): Front Street closures beginning July 8 for streetscape improvements
• Downtown Memphis Commission (Downtown Road Closures & Traffic Alerts)