Interstate 69 Mississippi

near Tunica, MS ↔ Memphis, TN•23.90 miles

Overview

Interstate 69 in northern Mississippi travels east from the Tunica and De Soto County line along MS 713 near Tunica along a rural route to I-55 and the south end of I-269 near Hernando. I-69 combines with I-55 northward from I-269 to Memphis, Tennessee.

I-55/69 North - Mississippi — Interstate 69 in Mississippi was posted alongside I-55 in early 2008. Photo by Jake Bear (07/14/08).

MS 301 north at I-69 — MS 301 north at the diamond interchange with I-69/MS 304 in rural DeSoto County. Photo by Robert Lee (10/08/06).

I-69 at MS 713 — The unopened stretch of Interstate 69 leading southwest from the Green River Road overpass. Photo by Robert Lee (10/08/06).

MS 713 at I-69 — Looking north from the Green River Road over crossing at the wye interchange that joins I-69/MS 713 with MS 304 prior to opening. Photo by Robert Lee (10/08/06).

Mileage by State

Mississippi

23.90 mi

Data Sources

December 31, 2021 Interstate Route Log and Finders List

History

Northern Mississippi – 2011 Mississippi Official Highway Map — Interstate 269 was completed Mississippi west from Olive Branch to the exchange joining I-55/69 on October 26, 2018.

The first segment of Interstate 69 designated beyond the original alignment between Indianapolis, Indiana and Port Huron, Michigan opened to traffic in Mississippi on October 3, 2006.¹ I-69 stems west from I-55/269 in Hernando alongside MS 304 in DeSoto County. The freeway spur concludes southwest from MS 304 along MS 713 at the Tunica County line. West from I-69, MS 304 provides a freeway connection directly to U.S. 61 near Harrah's Casino Parkway.

The Interstate 69 designation was extended north along shared alignments with I-55, I-240 and I-40 through Downtown Memphis to Tennessee State Route 300. The extension was approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) on May 6, 2008. I-55/69 are cosigned north from I-269 in Hernando to the Tennessee state line. I-69 remains unposted within Memphis, Tennessee.

North End ‐ Memphis, TN

at

Representing future I-69 in Memphis, SR 300 constitutes a short freeway spur linking Interstate 40 at Watkins Street with U.S. 51 at Frayser in Memphis. 01/14/19

Former North End ‐ Hernando, MS

Past Views Gallery (Tap to Expand / Collapse Section)

North East at

Interstate 69 north at the cloverleaf interchange with I-55. The control city for I-55 south changed from Hernando to Jackson by the middle of 2007.² I-269 opened east from this exchange on October 26, 2018. Photo by Robert Lee (10/08/06).

North at

Interstate 55 north one mile from the temporary end of I-69 in Hernando. Photo by Robert Lee (10/08/06).

South End DeSoto-Tunica County Line ‐ near Tunica, MS

South

Interstate 69 south concludes at the Tunica County line. MS 713 extends the freeway another 1.6 miles to MS 304 Scenic Loop. 08/07/10

I-69/MS 304 south at MS 713 - DeSoto County

West at

Green outs on guide signs for U.S. 61 on MS 304 west from I-69 switched the order of Memphis and Tunica. 06/02/10

North

A begin sign marks the transition of MS 713 north to Interstate 69 at the Tunica-DeSoto County Line. 06/02/10

North at

U.S. 61 travels a 0.6 miles north of the signalized intersection with Harrah’s Parkway west and Green River Road to the freeway taking MS 304 east to Interstate 69. Photo by Robert Lee (10/08/06).

South at

One half mile ahead of the trumpet interchange joining U.S. 61 south with MS 304 east to I-69. MS 3 south provides an alternate to the freeway east from nearby. 06/02/10

References

"Road to Riches: DeSoto, region expected to reap major benefits of highway." Memphis Commercial-Appeal (TN), October 2, 2006.
Philip R. "I-269 broken link / I-565 info and question / I-69 MS info." Personal Email, 1/18/08.

Updated November 17, 2020