Lane Closures Scheduled for I-40 at Canada Road in Shelby County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close sections of I-40 in both directions at Canada Road (Exit 20) in Shelby County beginning Wednesday, March 2. The closures are as follows:

• Wednesday, March 2 through Friday, March 4, 8:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m. (nightly) - There will be alternating lane closures on I-40 at Canada Road for the removal of overhang bridge supports. The contractor will start on the westbound side and transition to the eastbound side as work allows.
• Thursday, March 3, 8:00 p.m. through Friday, March 4, 5:00 p.m. - The on-ramp from Canada Road to I-40 westbound will be CLOSED to install drainage pipe across the existing ramp. Detours will be in place.

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 www.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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