Ramp Closure on Interstate 40 at Hollywood Drive

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will close the eastbound on-ramp at Hollywood Drive this Sunday, June 12, 2011. The closure will begin at 5:00 a.m. and continue through 5:00 p.m.  The traffic exiting off the Interstate at Exit 79 (Hollywood Drive) will be flagged during this twelve hour period as crews install concrete pipe under the new ramps. 

 

A detour for the on-ramp closure will be signed directing motorists to the eastbound on-ramp at Exit 80 (US45 By-Pass).

 

Motorists traveling through the work zone are encouraged to use extreme caution. Up to date road closure and travel information can be accessed by visiting www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or dialing 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. Also, for smart phone users, TDOT has a new mobile site that provides simple and easy access to TDOT's SmartWay cameras, message boards, accident information, and construction information.  Go to:   http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/mobile.htm

 

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:

Nichole Lawrence

Region 4 Community Relations Officer

731.935.0318

nichole.lawrence.tn.gov