WEIGH STATION

7 MI SOUTH OF TENNESSEE STATE LINE
Alternate Route Information
Take exit 284 for Nesbit Road and turn left. In about 1/2 mile you will come to the sharp right turn at the stop sign for route 51. Turn right. You’ll go about 3.5 miles up to the light at Church Road. You’ll know you are getting close to the intersection when you see signs for the DeSoto Civic Center. There is a Citgo on the south east corner of the intersection and a Walgreens on the south west corner. Turn right onto Church Road. You’ll go 1.1 miles back to the ramp for I 55 north.
If you miss the turn for Church road you can continue straight to route 302 (Goodman Road) and turn right. This will also take you back to I 55 north. - NB
Alternate Route Information
Take exit 287, Church Road. Turn right off the ramp and go 1 mile to route 51. You will pass through the light at Paperchase Dr and the light at W. E. Ross Parkway. When you get to route 51, you’ll turn left- there is a sign across from the intersection to indicate that if you continue straight there is a 12’6″ bridge. You’ll be on route 51 south for about 3.5 miles- you will go past Old Highway 51 which is marked “no trucks” and looks to be a skinny road. When you come to Nesbit road you will turn left at the stop sign. There is a sign indicating “to I 55″ there. It is a sharp left turn. You’ll go about 1/2 mile back to the freeway on ramp for I 55. - SB