Section of State Route 205 to be Closed for Repairs in Shelby County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close a short section of SR 205 (Collierville-Arlington Road) in Shelby County on Tuesday, May 17, for emergency repairs. The work is scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday, May 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - SR 205 (Collierville-Arlington Road) from George R. James Road to Seward Road will be closed.

The closure is necessary to replace deteriorated pipe underneath the highway and washed out slopes on both sides of the roadway. Message boards are in place to alert motorists to the road closures. Drivers are advised to plan ahead and utilize alternate routes if possible.

The scheduled closures are weather dependent.  Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances prevent work from occurring as scheduled, the time will be adjusted or the work will be rescheduled.

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 https://twitter.com/NicLawrenceTDOT for West Tennessee travel.

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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