I-240 Eastbound Lane Closures

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will have closures this weekend along I-240 and Poplar Avenue as part of the MemFix 4 project.

Saturday, April 21, 7:00 a.m. through Monday, April 23, 6:00 a.m.:

·         I-240 eastbound from the Quince Road overpass to the Walnut Grove overpass will have lane CLOSURES to remove the concrete barrier wall between the I-240 eastbound lanes and the CD road to eastbound/westbound Poplar Avenue. Two lanes on I-240 eastbound will remain open.

• I-240 eastbound exit to Poplar Avenue westbound will be CLOSED.
• The Poplar Avenue eastbound exit to I-240 eastbound will be CLOSED.

This work is weather dependent. Detours will be provided. THP will assist with traffic control.

The $54 million MemFix 4 project will replace and repair 4 bridges along I-240 in Memphis. The bridge work and the temporary closures will also allow crews to complete the planned widening of I-240 along this section of interstate. Full weekend closures of the interstate are expected later this summer, as well as a temporary closure of Poplar Avenue. Construction is expected to be finished by June 2019. For more information and to sign up for email updates, visit the projects website: www.tn.gov/tdot/memfix4

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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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