Canada Road to I-40 East Ramp Closed

Wednesday, October 05, 2016 | 01:52pm

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close the Canada Road to I-40 east ramp in order to safely construct the new entrance ramp. The closure is as follows:

Beginning Wednesday, October 12 (after rush hour, approximately 9:00 p.m.) The ramp from Canada Road to enter I-40 east will be closed for approximately three months. A detour route will be posted. Motorists should head south on Canada Road, east on US 64, north on SR 385 and proceed to I-40 east.

To learn more, join me on myTDOT “Facebook Live” Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/myTDOT1/#

The work is part of a $28.2 million project to construct a new interchange at I-40 and Canada Road in Shelby County. The estimated completion date for this project is May 31, 2017.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or for West Tennessee follow https://twitter.com/NicLawrenceTDOT

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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