Temporary Lane Closures on Sam Cooper Boulevard in Shelby County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Major traffic changes are coming for Sam Cooper Boulevard in Memphis as construction on the I-40/240 Interchange Project continues. Beginning Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 6:30 a.m. crews will be shifting traffic to the south side of Sam Cooper and placing concrete barrier to separate traffic and construction work.

For approximately 18 months, Sam Cooper will be affected between the bridge over the Wolf River (exit 10B) to the White Station overpass. Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction while this stretch of Sam Cooper is completely reconstructed to add an additional lane in each direction through this section.

Sam Cooper lane closures are weather dependent.  Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances prevent this work from occurring as scheduled, it will be rescheduled.

For travel and TDOT construction information, visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ or download the new TDOT SmartWay mobile app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for Android. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information or can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information.  Drivers 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 your destination.

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