Lane Closures Scheduled on Summer Avenue in Shelby County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will have a temporary lane closure on Summer Avenue from Thursday, May 15 through Saturday, May 17, 2014. Summer Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction between White Station and Frontage Road on May 15, 16 and 17 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The lane closures are necessary for work on the I-240 bridge over Summer Avenue.

The work is 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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