Construction on Future I-269 to Close a Portion of SR 385

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close a section of SR 385 eastbound for crews to safely install bridge beams. This work is part of the future I-269 from the interchange with SR 385 to the Mississippi State Line.

On Tuesday, January 27 through Thursday, January 29, each day from 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.:
SR 385 eastbound near Collierville will be CLOSED to allow the installation of steel beams across the eastbound lanes. Traffic will be detoured onto US 72 West and continue to SR 57 until they are directed back on SR 385 eastbound. The detour will be posted. (See attached detour map).

For travel and TDOT construction information, visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at https://smartway.tn.gov/traffic.  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.  Smartphone users can download TDOT’s new SmartWay web application at www.TNsmartWay.com/Traffic to access TDOT’s live streaming SmartWay cameras, dynamic message signs, incidents, construction, and road conditions on interstates and state routes.  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.