MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will have lane closures and temporary traffic stoppages at different locations over the next month as crews continue to work on the I-40/I-240 interchange improvement project.
Beginning Wednesday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m. through Thursday October 2 at 6:00 a.m.:
Two lanes of I-40 eastbound (I-240 southbound) between Exits 12A (White Station) and 12B (Sam Cooper Boulevard) will be closed for the removal of the existing overhead sign truss. Exits 12A and 12B will remain open during this closure. There will be temporary traffic stoppages as the sign truss is removed.
Saturday, October 4, 2014 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.:
The two left lanes of I-240 northbound and the left lane of I-240 southbound, beginning just north of the Walnut Grove interchange, will be CLOSED to allow for removal/reset of portable barrier rail and for the removal of the median barrier to allow for the installation of foundations for overhead signs. The final condition will be a shoulder closure on I-240 southbound and the left lane closure on I-240 northbound for approximately 4 weeks.
Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 2014 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. each day:
The left two lanes of I-40 east and westbound lanes will be closed at various locations beginning west of Exit 15 (US64) to west of Exit 12 Sycamore View to allow the existing portable barrier rail to be installed at new locations in order to construct new Dynamic Message Sign foundations in the median.
Friday, October 10, 2014 8:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. Monday October 13, 2014:
The left lane of I-240 northbound, beginning just south of the existing Greenway bridge and extending to just north of Exit 12B (Sam Cooper Blvd.), will be closed to allow removal/reset of portable barrier rails and for the delivery and installation of structural steel girders.
Friday, October 10, 2014 8:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. Monday October 13, 2014:
Exit 12B (Sam Cooper Blvd. traveling from I-40 eastbound) will beclosed to allow for the delivery and installation of structural steel girders. Also, Exit 12B from I-240 northbound will be closed.
The 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/. 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.
###