Bridge Repair Work on Interstate 240 to Close Lanes in Shelby County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation Bridge Repair Crews will reduce I-240 from six lanes to four lanes where Poplar Avenue crosses I-240 for bridge repair each day the week of October 11.  Beginning Monday, October 11, 2010 through Friday, October 15, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. crews will close two westbound lanes each day in order to safely repair concrete underneath the bridge.  

 

For up-to-date travel information visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System website at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ or call 5-1-1 from any land-line or cell phone. TDOT is also on Twitter. For travel alerts in the Memphis area follow @Memphis511 on Twitter or follow @TN511 for statewide updates.

 

Motorists are reminded to use all travel information tools wisely. Know Before You Go! and avoid texting, tweeting, or using a cell phone while driving.

 

 

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