Tennessee Department of Transportation. (TDOT) contract crews will be closing a portion of I-240 this weekend for paving activities, according to Nichole Lawrence | Region 4 community relations officer.
The FULL CLOSURES are as follows:
- Friday (4.26.19), 9 p.m. until Monday 4.29.19) 6 a. m:
FULL CLOSURE of I-240 east and westbound – I-240 will be closed between I-40 and SR 385. Poplar Avenue east and westbound bridges will be OPEN to cross I-240, but the ramps associated with I-240 will be CLOSED.
***ALL WORK IS WEATHER DEPENDENT***
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Monday, May 6 through Thursday, May 9, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Monday, May 13 through Thursday, May 16, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. The associated ramps from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound. Detours will be provided as needed.
Friday, May 3, 9 p.m. until Monday, May 6, 6 a.m.
Friday, May 10, 9 p.m. until Monday, May 13, 6:00 a.m.
There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. Ramps associated with the lane closures from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound and Poplar eastbound to I-240 westbound. Detours will be provided as needed.
During the closures, all interstate traffic will be detoured around the north I-40 loop and the south I-240 loop. Walnut Grove 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
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.
