It’s week number four (4) in a 12-weekend process to complete the MEMFIX 4 project in East Memphis, according to Nichole Lawrence, region 4, community relations officer for TDOT.
She said the overall completion date for the project is June 2019
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will temporarily close a stretch of I-240 from the I-40/I-240 split to the I-240/SR 385 split, as well as Poplar Avenue east and westbound.
- Friday, August 24, 9 p.m. until Monday, August 27, 6 a.m. – FULL CLOSURE of I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Avenue east and westbound.
***ALL WORK IS WEATHER DEPENDENT***
These closures are for the demolition and replacement of the Poplar Avenue eastbound bridge. During the closures, all interstate traffic will be detoured around the north I-40 loop and the south I-240 loop. Both Poplar Avenue eastbound and westbound will also be closed. Additional closures will include the I-40 eastbound exits to White Station/Summer Avenue and Sam Cooper. Walnut Grove and Park Avenue will be open, but access to I-240 will be prohibited. Message boards will alert motorists to the closures and alternate routes. Drivers are advised to plan ahead.
For more information on the MemFix 4 project including a video explaining the ABC process, visit the project information page at: www.tn.gov/tdot/memfix4. You can also sign up for email updates.
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
