TDOT shutting down I-55 again this weekend

Travelers to and from Memphis will be rerouted to I-40

By Nichole Lawrence

Tennessee Dept. of Transportation

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) con-

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tract crews will be closing the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge this weekend to continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange. All work is weather-dependent. The upcoming weekend closure is the fourth of eight allowed in the contract.

The shutdown will begin on Saturday, February 24, at 5 a.m., and run through Monday, February 26, ending at 6 a.m. Specifically, the closures will be at the following locations:

• I-55 SB will be closed at Bridgeport Road in Arkansas

• I-55 NB will be closed at South Parkway in Tennessee (Local traffic will be allowed to continue to the McLemore exit)

• I-55 SB ramp will be closed * Crump Boulevard westbound will be closed Detour signs will be posted along all routes.

The contract also allows two, twoweek closures of the I-55 bridge. The first of those two-week closures is scheduled to begin on March 10.

TDOT SmartWay

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 for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/myTDOT for statewide travel or West Tennessee follow https://twitter.com /NicLawrenceTDOT.

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.