By the spring of 2021, an average of 41,000 vehicles per day were crossing the six-lane bridge. Locals, though, call it the "M" because its arches are shaped like a double hump, and have contributed millions in private donations to light its distinctive curves and cables. Built for $57 million and opened 48 years ago, the bridge is officially named after Hernando de Soto, the Spaniard who explored the area around what is now Memphis and became the first European to see the Mississippi River. Like many successful public works projects, the Interstate 40 bridge connecting Arkansas and Tennessee over the Mississippi River has become part of the everyday lives of nearby residents and businesses. It includes four longform feature stories running every other Tuesday for the remainder of 2021, beginning November 16th and concluding December 28th a four-episode companion podcast series beginning November 30th and a live video December 28th on our 'Leaders' channel, all hosted by the author. In this four-part series, The Bond Buyer looks at the changes this infrastructure moment could bring to landscapes and markets across the nation. This article is part of The Bond Buyer?s multi-platform series on the future of infrastructure: Build What Better?
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