Weekend Lane Closures Scheduled on I-40/240 Interchange

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has scheduled the following temporary lane closures for Saturday, May 31 on the I-40/240 interchange:

The left lane of Exit 10A on I-40 westbound (traveling Sycamore View to Walnut Grove) will be closed beginning at 7:00 a.m. for shoulder work. Upon completion of the work to the left shoulder, the right lane of Exit 10A will close for shoulder work and installation of high-mass lighting along the exit ramp.

There will be temporary closures of Exit 10B on I-40 westbound (traveling Nashville to Little Rock) for installation of construction barriers and materials on the ramp. Traffic on this ramp will be temporarily halted throughout the day from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

All work is weather dependent. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances prevent this work from occurring as scheduled, it will be rescheduled.

For travel and TDOT construction information, visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ or download the new TDOT SmartWay mobile app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for Android. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information or can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information.  Drivers 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 your destination.

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