Bridge Repair Work on I-40 in Shelby County Canceled

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The lane closures planned for Interstate 40 East and Sam Cooper Boulevard this weekend have been canceled due to the inclement weather forecast for the coming days.

 

Dry weather is necessary in order to continue concrete repair work. The work will be rescheduled.

 

For more information on travel conditions across Tennessee visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or dial 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone. Travelers can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information or www.twitter.com/Memphis511 for traffic information in the Memphis area. Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for their destination.

 

 

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For More Information Contact:

Nichole Lawrence

Region 4 Community Relations Officer

731.935.0318

nichole.lawrence@tn.gov