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Route information
Auxiliary route of I-69
Length45.19 mi (72.73 km)
Existed2015–present
HistoryOpened in 1998 as SR 385
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
South end I-55 / I-69 / MS 304 in Hernando, MS
Major intersections
North end I-40 / SR 385 in Arlington, TN
Location
CountryUnited States
StatesMississippi, Tennessee
CountiesMS: DeSoto, Marshall
TN: Fayette, Shelby
Highway system
← MS 245MS→ US 278
← SR 268TN→ SR 269

Interstate 269 (I-269) is a partial beltway around the city of Memphis, Tennessee, and its adjacent suburban areas in southwestern Tennessee and northern Mississippi, completed in October 2018.[1] I-269 was planned and built to serve as an outer bypass for the Memphis metropolitan area, funneling through traffic around the metro area while also functioning as a bypass of future I-69, which will run directly through the center of the metro area. I-269 currently connects to its parent route, I-69, at an interchange in Hernando, Mississippi, and will do so again in Millington, Tennessee, in the future.

Route description

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I-269 begins at an interchange with I-69 near Hernando, Mississippi. The highway travels eastward across rural areas to the town of Byhalia, Mississippi, where it has an interchange with I-22/U.S. Route 78 (US 78). Here, the highway continues northeastward, slowly veering north towards the Tennessee state line. Entering Tennessee, I-269 has an interchange with US 72 and the southern segment of State Route 385 (SR 385) in Collierville. The route then proceeds north along former SR 385 to an interchange with I-40 and the northern segment of SR 385 in Arlington.

History

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I-269 extension to Mississippi under construction

The Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) plans called for the two sections to be connected in phases.[2] Plans had the portion extending south from an incomplete interchange with SR 385 south to the Mississippi state line to completed in October 2015 to coincide with completion of the section in Mississippi from the Tennessee state line to Mississippi Highway 302 (MS 302).[3] On January 29, 2007, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a record of decision giving final federal approval for I-269, paving the way for the two states to design and construct the remaining section between Hernando and Collierville.

The first section of what is now I-269, the Winfield Dunn Parkway, from I-40 to US 64 opened on September 4, 2007, signed as SR 385.[4] The segment between US 64 and to SR 193 (Macon Road) opened on June 15, 2009,[5] and the segment between SR 193 and SR 57 opened on November 22, 2013.[6] The last section of the Bill Morris Parkway, most of which remains signed as SR 385, was opened between US 72 and SR 57 on August 23, 2007.[7]

On October 18, 2007, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that a bond was successfully issued through the state's Highway Enhancements Through Local Partnerships (HELP) Program for $83 million (equivalent to $121 million in 2024[8]) to cover planning and right-of-way acquisition costs for Mississippi's portion of the route.[9] Mississippi began its part of I-269 construction on June 23, 2011,[10] with the 25-mile (40 km) section from the state line to I-55 totaling construction costs of $640 million (equivalent to $833 million in 2024[8]) as of 2014.[11]

On October 23, 2015, the first signed segment of I-269 opened between the eastern terminus of SR 385 in Collierville and MS 302.[12] On December 5, 2017, the second segment opened between MS 302 and MS 305, including the I-22 interchange.[13]

In 2018, TDOT redesignated a portion of SR 385 between Collierville and I-40 in Arlington as I-269.

The segment of I-269 from the I-55/I-69 interchange in Hernando to MS 305 in Lewisburg, Mississippi, was completed on October 26, 2018, completing the connection between I-40 in Tennessee and I-55 in Mississippi.[14][15][16]

The construction costs of the Tennessee portion of SR 385 from the 1980s until completion in 2013 was over $500 million (equivalent to $662 million in 2024[8]).[6] Both states' combined investments were over $1.2 billion (equivalent to $1.59 billion in 2024[8]) for the 64.3-mile (103.5 km) I-269 project, including construction and rights-of-way expense listed above.

On October 13, 2021, a new interchange at McIngvale Road opened to traffic following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $8.7-million project also included realigning a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) section of McIngvale Road between Byhalia Road and Green T Road and widening it to five lanes.[17]

Exit list

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StateCountyLocationmikmExitDestinationsNotes
MississippiDeSotoHernando0.000.001A-B

 I-69 south / MS 304 west – Tunica, Casinos

 I-55 / I-69 north – Memphis, Southaven, Jackson		Southern terminus; exit 283A on I-55; signed as exits 1A (south) and 1B (north); southern end of MS 304 concurrency; cloverleaf interchange; freeway continues as I-69 south/MS 304 west
​1.312.111McIngvale RoadOpened to traffic on October 13, 2021[17]
​3.175.103Getwell Road
​5.188.345Laughter Road
​7.3211.787Craft Road
​9.3715.089 MS 305 – Olive Branch, Independence
​13.4121.5813Red Banks Road
Byhalia15.5725.0616
 I-22 east / US 78 – Holly Springs, Tupelo, Birmingham, Olive Branch, Memphis		Signed as exits 16A (east) and 16B (west); western terminus of I-22; I-22/US 78 exit 12
Marshall​17.8528.7318 MS 309 – Byhalia
Cayce23.7938.2923 MS 302 – Southaven, Olive Branch
Mississippi–Tennessee state line
 MS 304 ends
TennesseeShelby–Fayette
county line		Collierville–Piperton line27.2443.841 US 72 (SR 86) – Collierville, Corinth
28.5545.952
 SR 385 west (Bill Morris Parkway) – Memphis		Eastern terminus of SR 385
FayettePiperton29.5547.563 SR 57 – Piperton, Collierville
Fayette–Shelby
county line		​37.7560.7511 SR 193 – Macon, Fisherville
ShelbyArlington41.7067.1115 US 64 (SR 15) – Bartlett, Somerville
44.5671.7118Donelson Farms Parkway
45.1972.7319
 I-40 / SR 385 north – Memphis, Nashville		Signed as exits 19A (east) and 19B (west); exit 24A on I-40; freeway continues as SR 385 north
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

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Interstate 269

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Interstate 269 (I-269) is an approximately 45-mile (72 km) partial beltway forming the southern arc of an outer loop around the in southwestern and northern . The route begins at the junction of and near , proceeds eastward through DeSoto and Marshall counties, crosses into near the community of Pleasant Hill, and continues northward along the Shelby-Fayette county line to connect with near . It serves primarily as a freight corridor and bypass to relieve congestion on inner loops like Interstates 240 and 55 through Memphis, while facilitating regional economic growth tied to and industries. The highway's development stems from broader efforts to expand the National Highway System, particularly as a segment of the future , which aims to link , the , and for enhanced trade under initiatives like the (USMCA). In , the 26-mile portion through DeSoto and Marshall counties was constructed in phases starting in the early 2000s, with the initial 2.6-mile segment from Mississippi Highway 302 to the Tennessee state line opening in October 2015 and the full length completed on October 26, 2018, at a cost of about $663.5 million. The Tennessee section, spanning roughly 19 miles primarily along the former State Route 385 (Paul Barret Parkway), was built incrementally from 1982 through the early 2000s, with key segments opening between 1994 and 2009; it received Interstate 269 designation approval from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in May 2016. I-269 features modern design elements, including four lanes divided by a throughout most of its length, with interchanges at major routes such as U.S. Highway 78 (I-22), U.S. Highway 72, and State Route 57, enabling efficient connections to industrial parks and distribution centers. The corridor has spurred significant economic activity, attracting logistics firms and creating jobs by improving access to the and port facilities, though it has also prompted to balance growth with environmental preservation and . Recent enhancements include the McIngvale Road exit in DeSoto , opened in July 2021, and ongoing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) expansion in as of 2025 to improve traffic monitoring and safety.

Route description

Mississippi segment

Interstate 269 begins at its southern terminus, a with I-55, I-69, and MS 304 in Hernando, DeSoto County. From there, the four-lane divided freeway heads eastward through primarily rural areas of northern DeSoto County, providing access to local serving residential and light commercial developments near Hernando. The route passes through a mix of agricultural fields and growing suburban zones, with interchanges at Getwell Road and Church Road facilitating connections to nearby communities and industrial sites. As it progresses east, Interstate 269 crosses the Coldwater River via a bridge in DeSoto County, navigating the environmentally sensitive river basin while maintaining controlled access. The highway enters Marshall County just west of Byhalia, after passing through additional farmland and avoiding direct entry into urban Holly Springs to the north. In this segment, it serves as a for north-south traffic on US 51, diverting freight and commuter flows away from the more congested corridor through Holly Springs. Near Byhalia, the route intersects I-22/US 78 at a full , marking a key junction for east-west travel. The Mississippi portion of Interstate 269 spans approximately 26 miles (42 km), ending at the Tennessee state line near US 51 in a rural area. Traffic patterns emphasize freight movement, with significant truck volumes originating from industrial parks in DeSoto and Marshall counties, such as those supporting logistics and manufacturing sectors eastbound toward Tennessee. As part of the partial beltway around Memphis, this segment connects seamlessly to the Tennessee portion at the state line, enhancing regional circulation.

Tennessee segment

Interstate 269 enters from at the state line south of Collierville, near the community of Byhalia in , and proceeds northward through portions of Fayette and Shelby Counties. The segment traverses rural landscapes in Fayette County before transitioning into more developed suburban areas in Shelby County. The portion of I-269 measures approximately 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and primarily overlays the existing State Route 385 (Bill Morris Parkway). From the state line, the highway heads north through agricultural zones and open fields, intersecting U.S. Route 72 near the southern edge of Collierville. It then curves northwest around Collierville, passing near residential and commercial developments on the outskirts of the town, before continuing west toward Arlington. Key interchanges include those with Tennessee State Route 57 (Poplar Avenue) east of Collierville and Collierville-Arlington Road, facilitating access to local suburban growth areas. As it approaches Arlington, I-269 integrates with more suburban influences, providing connectivity to nearby commercial hubs. The route serves as an outer bypass for the , alleviating congestion on the inner Interstate 240 loop by diverting through-traffic around the urban core. In Shelby County, it passes close to agricultural and educational facilities amid transitioning land uses from farmland to suburban expansion. The highway terminates at a major interchange with and the northern extension of SR 385 in Arlington, completing the Tennessee alignment. Overall, I-269 functions as an auxiliary route to Interstate 69, linking the Mississippi segment to form a partial 45-mile (72 km) beltway around Memphis.

History

Planning and designation

The planning for Interstate 269 (I-269) originated in the 1980s as part of studies for an outer beltway around the Memphis metropolitan area, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion on the inner Interstate 240 (I-240) loop by providing an eastern bypass for through traffic and regional connectivity. This initiative addressed growing suburban development and freight demands in Shelby and Fayette Counties, Tennessee, and DeSoto and Marshall Counties, Mississippi, positioning the route as the third major beltway system after I-240 and local parkways. The Tennessee segments that would become I-269 were designated as Tennessee State Route 385 (SR 385), with construction of the relevant portions beginning in the late 1990s under the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). Federal involvement escalated in the 1990s when I-269 was incorporated into the (I-69) corridor as an auxiliary route, designated under the (ISTEA) of 1991 as High Priority Corridors 18 and 20, the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) of 1998. This integration supported the broader I-69 vision of a north-south trade route connecting through to , enhancing logistics and economic ties in the Memphis region by diverting traffic from urban I-55 and I-69 alignments. The (FHWA) approved the Final for Segment of Independent Utility 9 (including I-269) on June 28, 2006, followed by a Record of Decision on January 29, 2007, formalizing its status within the . Key stakeholders, including TDOT, the Department of Transportation (MDOT), and the Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), coordinated planning through public meetings, environmental assessments, and regional vision studies to ensure alignment with long-range transportation plans. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and FHWA granted official numbering approval for I-269 as an auxiliary of I-69, with the first segment signed on October 23, 2015, between State Route 302 and the Tennessee state line near Collierville. AASHTO further approved extensions northward to on May 24, 2016, completing the route's designation framework. This process transformed the former SR 385 segments—known as the Paul Barret, Bill Morris, and Parkways—into a unified interstate, prioritizing seamless integration with the national I-69 network to foster cross-border commerce and regional growth.

Construction and completion

Construction of Interstate 269 proceeded in phases, beginning with initial segments of State Route 385 (SR 385), the precursor to the portion, in the late . A 14.3-mile section of SR 385 from U.S. 51 to U.S. 70 opened in September 1998, followed by an extension to in December 1999. Further development of SR 385 continued through the , with the final 6.8-mile segment from Macon Road to U.S. 64 completed in June 2009 at a cost of $14 million. The remaining 7-mile segment from U.S. 64 to I-40, costing $74 million, opened on November 22, 2013, completing the portion of what would become I-269. The project accelerated in 2010 with federal funding under the corridor initiative, enabling major contracts for the Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Department of Transportation (TDOT). The Mississippi portion, spanning 25.93 miles, was constructed by MDOT in three main segments from 2012 to 2018. The first 5-mile section from Mississippi State Route 302 to the Tennessee state line opened on October 23, 2015, followed by the 14-mile segment from MS 305 to MS 302 on December 5, 2017, and the final 9-mile stretch from I-55 to MS 305 on October 26, 2018. This last opening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony near Hernando, Mississippi, marking the completion of the full approximately 45-mile route connecting I-55 in Mississippi to I-40 in Tennessee. The Tennessee portion, covering 19.2 miles, was handled by TDOT primarily through construction and upgrades to SR 385 segments completed by 2013, with signage updates following the 2016 designation. The route received its Interstate 269 designation in 2015 as part of the I-69 system. The total cost for the Mississippi segment reached approximately $640 million, funded by state and federal sources, with actual expenditures finishing at about $612 million due to completion ahead of schedule. Tennessee's construction of SR 385 added costs estimated in the tens of millions per segment, such as $42.5 million for the portion near the state line. Construction faced challenges including land acquisition in rural DeSoto and Marshall Counties, Mississippi, where negotiated fair market prices but resorted to proceedings for disputed properties. Interstate coordination between and TDOT was essential to align segments across the state line, ensuring seamless connectivity. Interstate 269 was engineered as a four-lane divided freeway with full throughout its length, featuring concrete pavements, bridges, and interchanges designed for high-volume traffic in the .

Regional impact

Economic development

The completion of Interstate 269 has significantly facilitated the development of industrial parks and distribution centers in the Memphis region, particularly near Byhalia in , and Collierville in . In Byhalia, the I-269 , a 450-acre master-planned site developed by H&M Development, has attracted major tenants including Nike, supporting warehouse and distribution operations. Near Collierville, over 1,500 acres in the Collierville I-269 Small Area Plan have been targeted for industrial and expansions, enhancing the area's role as a hub. Since its full opening in 2018, I-269 has driven substantial job creation in the region, with estimates exceeding 15,000 new positions across DeSoto and Marshall Counties in as of 2023 (10,000 in DeSoto and 5,000 in Marshall). These gains stem from the highway's role in attracting investments from companies like , contributing to broader economic vitality in the . As of 2025, additional projects have further boosted employment, including the $1.9 billion Accelera by battery manufacturing plant in Marshall County (announced 2024, creating 2,000 jobs with average wage $66,000) and Amazon's 930,000-square-foot inbound cross-dock facility in Chickasaw Trails Industrial Park near Byhalia (opened 2025, adding 1,000 jobs). A key example is the $8.7 million McIngvale Road interchange project in , which opened to traffic in July 2021 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October 2021 and has directly boosted capabilities by providing improved access to industrial sites. This , constructed alongside a realignment of McIngvale , has enabled faster connections for freight operations and spurred mixed-use developments at nearby exits. I-269 enhances freight movement along the I-69 corridor, reducing truck travel times to key ports including the Port of Memphis and Gulf Coast facilities by bypassing congested urban routes through the city. As part of the north-south I-69 route connecting to , the highway improves regional access for goods distribution, supporting Memphis's status as a major intermodal hub. Local economic reports indicate property value increases in DeSoto and Shelby Counties attributable to I-269, driven by over $1 billion in capital investments in DeSoto and Marshall Counties each since 2019, alongside planned commercial and residential growth in Collierville. These developments have transitioned agricultural lands to higher-value uses, with projections from regional studies estimating significant appreciation in corridor-adjacent properties.

Transportation connectivity

Interstate 269 functions as a partial beltway around the , bypassing downtown Memphis and providing a direct connection between near , near in , and / near . This configuration allows through traffic to avoid the congested inner loop of Interstate 240, reducing overall travel times on that route by diverting regional and long-distance vehicles to the outer corridor. The highway integrates with local roads to enhance suburban access, including interchanges with and State Route 57 near Piperton, , facilitating connectivity between growing exurban communities and the broader interstate network. Average daily traffic volumes on I-269 segments ranged from approximately 8,000 to 12,000 vehicles as of 2020, with projections indicating growth to around 26,500 vehicles by 2041 due to increasing regional demand. I-269 supports multimodal transportation in the Memphis area through its proximity to major rail lines, including those serving the Memphis Regional Intermodal Facility, and the World Hub at , enabling efficient freight transfer between highway, rail, and air modes. As an auxiliary route to , it enhances logistics connectivity and contributes to job growth in the sector.

Exit list

Mississippi exits

The Mississippi segment of Interstate 269 spans approximately 26 miles through DeSoto and Marshall counties, beginning at its southern terminus with and in Hernando and ending at the Tennessee state line near Gallaway Road. Exits are numbered sequentially from south to north, with mileposts starting at 0.00 near the I-55 interchange. The route features a mix of , partial cloverleaf, and full cloverleaf interchanges designed to facilitate regional traffic flow around the . A notable recent addition is the McIngvale Road interchange, a configuration completed in 2021 to support local development in Hernando.
ExitMilepostDestinationsNotes
11.2McIngvale Road – Hernando; opened July 2021 to improve access to local businesses and residential areas.
2A2.5I-55 South / I-69 South – Jackson; southern terminus of I-269.
2B2.5I-55 North / I-69 North / MS 304 – Memphis, Southaven; provides direct connection to the via I-55.
33.4Getwell Road – Hernando serving northern Hernando.
66.1MS 305 – Lewisburg; connects to rural areas in northern DeSoto County.
1212.0US 72 – Byhalia; links to downtown Byhalia and commercial districts.
1313.2Red Banks Road providing access to local farms and residences.
16A16.0I-22 East / US 78 East – Tupelo; eastern leg to .
16B16.0I-22 West / US 78 West – Memphis; western leg toward downtown Memphis.
1818.3MS 178 – Holly Springs; serves Marshall County communities.
2121.5MS 309 – Cayce; connects to northern Marshall County.
2323.0MS 302 – ; northernmost in , linking to state line 3 miles north.

Tennessee exits

The Tennessee portion of Interstate 269 spans approximately 19 miles from the state line to its northern terminus at near Arlington, utilizing a mile-based exit numbering system that begins at mile 0 just north of the state line. This segment, cosigned with State Route 385 (also known as the Parkway north of Collierville), serves as a controlled-access freeway with partial cloverleaf, , and wye interchanges providing connections to local and regional routes. There are no service plazas or rest areas along the route.
ExitMilepostDestinationsNotes
11.00US 72 – Collierville, MSDiamond interchange; serves eastern Shelby County and access to Collierville.
22.00SR 385 west (Bill Morris ) – Collierville, MemphisThree-wye interchange; connects to the southern segment of SR 385 toward Germantown.
33.00SR 57 – Piperton, Collierville; provides access to the Collierville Center and Fayette County.
1111.00SR 193 – Macon, Fisherville; links to rural areas in Fayette and Shelby counties.
1515.00US 64 – , Somerville; connects to western Fayette County and SR 15.
1818.00Donelson Farms Parkway – ArlingtonFolded ; serves industrial and residential areas near Arlington.
19A19.00I-40 east – Nashville, Jackson; eastern leg to continue the beltway connection.
19B19.00I-40 west – Memphis, ; western leg providing access to downtown Memphis.

References

  1. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/project_profiles/ms_i269_corridor.aspx
  2. https://memphismpo.org/sites/default/files/documents/resources/projects/i-269/I-269-tn-a-regional-vision-study.pdf
  3. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tdot/freight-and-logistics/TDOT_FreightPlan_AMENDED_05182022.pdf
  4. https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/news_release_view/62
  5. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tdot/long-range-planning/studies/i-40-81-study/I-40-81-ExistingFutureConditionsReport.pdf
  6. https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/news_release_view/806
  7. https://www.desotocountyms.gov/543/I-269-Corridor
  8. https://memphismpo.org/plans/tip/project-status-update/i-269-its-expansion
  9. https://www.aaroads.com/guides/i-269-ms
  10. https://www.interstate-guide.com/i-269-memphis/
  11. https://data.knoxnews.com/bridge/mississippi/desoto/i-269-over-coldwater-river/28-11002690170251B/
  12. https://www.southreporter.com/news/last-stretch-i-269-opens
  13. https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/news_release_view/1661
  14. https://www.freightwaves.com/news/final-phase-of-i-269-opens-allowing-trucks-to-bypass-memphis-traffic
  15. https://www.crosscountryroads.com/photos/tennessee/tn-i269sb
  16. https://www.aaroads.com/guides/i-269-tn
  17. https://www.aaroads.com/guides/i-269-north-tn
  18. https://www.aaroads.com/guides/tn-385
  19. https://mdot.ms.gov/documents/Contract%20Administration/Announcements/Design%20Build/I-69%20FINAL%20EIS%20DOCUMENT%206-28-06.pdf
  20. https://www.tn.gov/news/2013/11/22/tdot-commissioner-schroer-celebrates-completion-of-sr-385.html
  21. https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/last-stretch-i-269-opens
  22. https://www.smartcitymemphis.com/2015/10/16415/
  23. https://www.desototimes.com/news/mdot-to-begin-land-purchases-for-i-269/article_29ee87b0-c5cf-528f-959f-1836e63bdb92.html
  24. https://www.i-269industrialpark.com/
  25. https://www.hmcompany.com/admin/FileUploads/EditorImages_39.pdf
  26. https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2024/01/18/tri-venture-cummins-daimler-paccar-marshall-county.html
  27. https://wreg.com/news/mid-south/amazon-to-add-1000-new-jobs-in-marshall-county-ms-state-says/
  28. https://www.desotocountyms.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=855&ARC=1673
  29. https://www.actionnews5.com/2019/08/02/multi-million-expansion-realignment-project-begins-mcingvale-road/
  30. https://acppubs.com/CN/article/44607758-mississippi-dot-celebrates-five-years-of-economic-boom-from-i-269-project
  31. https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2018/10/26/269-desoto-county-mississippi-connecting-55-and-40/1772633002/
  32. https://www.actionnews5.com/2018/10/26/i-corridor-finally-opens-connecting-i-i-/
  33. https://www.tn.gov/news/2015/1/23/construction-on-future-i-269-to-close-a-portion-of-sr-385.html
  34. https://data.sctimes.com/bridge/mississippi/desoto/i-269-over-farm-road/28-11002690170243B/
  35. https://desotocounty.com/economic-development/logistics-transportation
  36. https://www.aaroads.com/guides/i-269-north-ms
  37. https://www.tn.gov/tdot/engineering-operations-division/welcome-center-rest-areas.html
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