Paving Planned for I-40 from Sycamore View to Davies Plantation in Shelby County

Monday, March 14, 2016 | 12:07pm

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will soon begin a resurfacing project along Interstate 40 that will require lane closures between Sycamore View Road and Davies Plantation Road, east of Memphis, in Shelby County. The work will be scheduled as follows.

  • weekdays - Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. - interstate mainline only
  • weekends - Friday at 8:00 p.m. to Monday at 5:00 a.m. - interstate ramps only

Work will occur in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-40, resulting in lane closures in both directions. At least two lanes will remain open from mile marker 15 to mile marker 21, and at least one lane will remain open from mile marker 21 to mile marker 23 throughout project construction. No lane closures will be allowed during holidays, holiday weekends or during major events such as the Beale Street Music Festival (April 29-May 1) or Memphis in May (May 12-14). Additionally, lane closures will be carefully coordinated with the I-40/I-240 interchange project to minimize the impact to motorists.

Construction signs are currently being posted within the project limits, and the contractor will perform repair work prior to paving.

Resurfacing is needed on this 7.4 mile stretch of I-40 to provide a smoother, safer roadway for the more than 123,000 vehicles that travel this section every day. The $16.2 million project is expected to be finished in October 2016.

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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