Lane Closures Required on I-240 in Shelby County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Milling and paving operations will require lane closures on Interstate 240 in Shelby County this weekend. The closures are as follows:

 

      I-240 Westbound (MM 13.0 – 16.0) – Beginning Friday August 12 at 8:00 p.m. through Monday August 15, 6:00 a.m.:  There will be lane closures on I-240 westbound from mile marker 16.0 to mile marker 13.0 for milling and paving operations. One westbound lane will remain open.

 

      I-240 Eastbound (MM 16.0 – 13.0) – Beginning Friday August 12 at 8:00 p.m. through Monday August 15, 6:00 a.m.:  There will be lane closures on I-240 eastbound from mile marker 16.0 to mile marker 13.0 to safely place concrete barrier rails. Two eastbound lanes will remain open.

 

Closures for this project will continue for several more weeks and weekends and could result in lengthy 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.