Lane Closures Required on I-55 in Shelby County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. –A project to repair the I.C.G. Railroad Bridge that crosses over Interstate 55 in Shelby County will begin tomorrow and will require lane closures on I-55 North for the next several days. Beginning Friday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. through Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m., two lanes of I-55 North at mile marker 7 will be closed while repairs are being made. During weekdays, however, two lanes of I-55 Northbound will remain open from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 a.m.

 

Closures for this project could result in delays. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and avoid the area if at all possible. Law enforcement officers will be on site in the work zone to provide traffic control as the work is being completed. TDOT also asks drivers to use caution, reduce their speed and be alert to changing traffic conditions in work zones across the state. All work is weather dependent.

 

For more information on travel conditions TDOT construction project activity across Tennessee visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or dial 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone. Travelers can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information or www.twitter.com/Memphis511 for traffic information in the Memphis area. Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for their destination.

 

 

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For More Information Contact:

Region 4 Community Relations Office

Nichole Lawrence

731.935.0318