West Tennessee Construction January 22-29, 2020

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

CONTACT: Nichole Lawrence

CELL: 731-225-604

BENTON COUNTY, I-40: Thursday, January 23, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: There will be lane closures in Benton County on I-40 east and westbound MM 126.0-134.7 for pothole patching.

DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): The resurfacing on SR 20 from US 51 (SR 3) to the Crockett County Line will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-54: The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, retaining wall and paving on SR 54 from near Rison Street to near Smith Road. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35MPH

Restrictions: Beginning on Monday, November 25, 2019: Bridge work on SR 54 at LM 12.02 (Bridge nearest Guthrie) will cause a 10’ lane restriction. *Traffic has been shifted to Phase 3 of traffic contr

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 2): Grading, drainage, construction of eight bridges on future I-69 from south of US 51 (SR 3) to south of US 45W (SR 5) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 (SR 3) portion of the project. The southbound traffic has been switched to the northbound side on SR 3 throughout the work zone, for phase 2 construction.

Restrictions: Wednesday, November 6, 2019: SR 3 will have traffic in the outside lanes in both directions. Inside lanes will be closed for construction. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ 6” lane restriction

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 3): Grading, drainage, construction of bridges and paving on future I-69 from west of SR 21 to US 51 (SR 3) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Beginning on Monday, July 29, 2019: SR 21 North will from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road. The closure is expected for approximately 1 year to allow the construction of the overhead Bridge on the new portion of SR 21 along with the Road & Drainage of the I-69 mainline. Northbound traffic will detour from SR 21 East onto Clifford Rives Road, then North on Bethlehem Road, West onto Lindenwood Road before proceeding North on SR 21. Southbound traffic will be in reverse order. Detour routes are posted.

OBION COUNTY, SR-43 (US 45E): Repair of the bridges (right & left) on SR 43 over overflow will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Restrictions: Beginning on Friday, January 24, 2020: SR 43 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the bridges over overflow with an 12’ lane restriction and a 5’ 6” shoulder restriction

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-43 and SR-372 (45E Business) interchange (Region 4 Concrete Repair):

Wednesday, January 22 through Wednesday, January 29, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be a full and partial closures to repair concrete pavement on the southbound “On” ramp at SR 431 to Business 45E (SR 372) and lane closures on Business 45E (SR 372) southbound near the “Fly Over” with one lane to remain open in Weakley County.  These closures will not be simultaneous.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 29 through Wednesday, February 5, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be a full and partial closures to repair concrete pavement on the southbound “On” ramp at SR 431 to Business 45E (SR 372) and lane closures on Business 45E (SR372) southbound near the “Fly Over” with one lane to remain open in Weakley County.  These closures will not be simultaneous.

District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern

HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): The construction of an I-Beam bridge along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 19 (Brownsville Bypass) from east of SR 87 LM 11.12 to west of Windrow Rd. LM 14.73. One lane will remain. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits.

MADISON COUNTY, I-40 (Pothole Patching)

Wednesday, January 22, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: There will be lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Madison County MM 67.0-95.0 for pothole patch

MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US 45 Bypass) and I-40: Interchange improvements on SR 186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd for paving and construction of retaining walls.  Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.

Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Monday, January 27 through Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

LOOK AHEAD:

Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Monday, February 3 through Wednesday, February 5, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR-5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-198:  The construction of a concrete box bridge on SR 198 over Bear Creek (LM 8.65) along with grading, drainage, and paving will cause temporary lane closures.

Restrictions: Beginning April 29, 2019 there will be an 11’ width restriction and a temporary signal will be put in place. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways. WEATHER PERMITTING

TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:

Wednesday, January 22 through Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to repair pavement on an as needed basis.

District 49 - West TN – Southwest

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 from the Hernando Desoto Bridge to near the Wolf River Bridge (Chelsea Avenue)

Wednesday, January 22 through Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT MOBILE closures with one lane to remain open on I-40 east and westbound

(MM 1.10 to MM 4.95) to allow for punch list items and clean up.  Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Bridge lighting repair (Koontz Electric)

Sunday, January 26 through Thursday, January 30, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m..: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-40 east and westbound at MM 0.00 on the Hernando Desoto Bridge to allow for bridge lighting repairs. Weather Permitting

SHELBY/FAYETTE COUNTIES, I-40/I-269: Resigning of I-269 (Repairing Overhead Signs)

Monday, January 27 through Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on I-269 north and southbound (Shelby and Fayette Counties), MM 1.0–MM 19.4, SR 385 southbound (Shelby County), MM 32.0–33.8, and I-40 east and westbound (Shelby County), MM 22.0–MM 26.0. One lane will be CLOSED to repair/replace supports on overhead signs. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting

Monday, January 27 through Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time ramp closures to repair/replace overhead sign supports at I-269 north and southbound Exit 1 (SR 57/US 72), I-269 north and southbound Exit 2 (SR 385 Westbound), I-269 northbound Exit 19B

(I-40 Westbound), I-40 east and westbound Exits 24–25 (I-269 Southbound/SR 385 Westbound),

SR 385 eastbound Exit 19A (I-40 eastbound) and Exit 19B (I-40 westbound) and SR 205 north and southbound to I-40 westbound. Only one ramp will be CLOSED at a time. THP will assist with traffic control. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 29 through Tuesday, February 4, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time ramp closures to repair/replace overhead sign supports at I-269 north and southbound Exit 1 (SR 57/US 72), I-269 north and southbound Exit 2 (SR 385 Westbound), I-269 northbound Exit 19B

(I-40 Westbound), I-40 east and westbound Exits 24–25 (I-269 Southbound/SR 385 Westbound),

SR 385 eastbound Exit 19A (I-40 eastbound) and Exit 19B (I-40 westbound) and SR 205 north and southbound to I-40 westbound. Only one ramp will be CLOSED at a time. THP will assist with traffic control. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: The grading, drainage, construction of concrete Bulb-Tee and I-beam bridges, signals and paving on SR 14 from east of Old Covington Pike to SR 385 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 385 to east of Kerrville Rosemark Rd. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, January 23 through Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all interstates and state routes in District 49 for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Drain Cleaning:

Thursday, January 23 and Sunday, January 26 through Thursday, January 30, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT MOBILE closures with one lane to closed on I-40 east and westbound (MM 0.00 to MM 27.0), I-55 north and southbound (MM 0.0 to12.0), SR 385 (MM 0.00 to 13.0), and I-240 between Walnut Grove and Madison to allow for drain cleaning operations.  Weather Permitting.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:

Wednesday, January 22 through Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby, Tipton, and Lauderdale Counties), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 176 (Shelby County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Shelby and Fayette Counties), I-55 and I-240: One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Thursday, January 23, through Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations in Tipton County on SR 14, MM 7.0–MM 12.0, and on SR 59, MM 2.0–MM 5.0, to repair damaged guardrail. One lane will be CLOSED in each direction to repair damaged guardrail. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available day. Flagmen will be used where necessary. Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 29 through Tuesday, February 4, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: The I-40 westbound EXIT 15 (Appling Road), the I-240 westbound EXIT 30 (Union Avenue westbound) and, the SR 385 westbound ‘On’ Ramp from Millington/Arlington Road will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting. If weather does not permit, the closure will be on the next available night.

NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Memphis Cook Convention Center

Beginning Monday, October 7, 6:00 a.m. through Monday, March 30, 2020: The exit ramp from I-40 eastbound (EXIT 1 Front Street) will be CLOSED for upgrades to the Memphis Cook Convention Center.  This closure will be a permanent closure for approx. 6 months. The ramp split to Riverside Dr. will remain open. Traffic will be controlled by signage and traffic barrels. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through work zones.

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 for 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.

In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation lost three workers in the line of duty. All three were struck by passing motorists. Those tragedies bring the total number of TDOT lives lost to 112. We don’t want to lose another member of our TDOT family. We’re asking you to WORK WITH US. Click on the WORK WITH US logo to learn more.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

CONTACT: Nichole Lawrence

CELL: 731-225-6041

West Tennessee Construction January 22-29, 2020

BENTON COUNTY, I-40: Thursday, January 23, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: There will be lane closures in Benton County on I-40 east and westbound MM 126.0-134.7 for pothole patching.

DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): The resurfacing on SR 20 from US 51 (SR 3) to the Crockett County Line will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-54: The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, retaining wall and paving on SR 54 from near Rison Street to near Smith Road. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35MPH.

Restrictions: Beginning on Monday, November 25, 2019: Bridge work on SR 54 at LM 12.02 (Bridge nearest Guthrie) will cause a 10’ lane restriction. *Traffic has been shifted to Phase 3 of traffic control.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 2): Grading, drainage, construction of eight bridges on future I-69 from south of US 51 (SR 3) to south of US 45W (SR 5) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 (SR 3) portion of the project. The southbound traffic has been switched to the northbound side on SR 3 throughout the work zone, for phase 2 construction.

Restrictions: Wednesday, November 6, 2019: SR 3 will have traffic in the outside lanes in both directions. Inside lanes will be closed for construction. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ 6” lane restriction.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 3): Grading, drainage, construction of bridges and paving on future I-69 from west of SR 21 to US 51 (SR 3) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Beginning on Monday, July 29, 2019: SR 21 North will from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road. The closure is expected for approximately 1 year to allow the construction of the overhead Bridge on the new portion of SR 21 along with the Road & Drainage of the I-69 mainline. Northbound traffic will detour from SR 21 East onto Clifford Rives Road, then North on Bethlehem Road, West onto Lindenwood Road before proceeding North on SR 21. Southbound traffic will be in reverse order. Detour routes are posted.

OBION COUNTY, SR-43 (US 45E): Repair of the bridges (right & left) on SR 43 over overflow will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Restrictions: Beginning on Friday, January 24, 2020: SR 43 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the bridges over overflow with an 12’ lane restriction and a 5’ 6” shoulder restriction.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-43 and SR-372 (45E Business) interchange (Region 4 Concrete Repair):

Wednesday, January 22 through Wednesday, January 29, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be a full and partial closures to repair concrete pavement on the southbound “On” ramp at SR 431 to Business 45E (SR 372) and lane closures on Business 45E (SR 372) southbound near the “Fly Over” with one lane to remain open in Weakley County.  These closures will not be simultaneous.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 29 through Wednesday, February 5, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be a full and partial closures to repair concrete pavement on the southbound “On” ramp at SR 431 to Business 45E (SR 372) and lane closures on Business 45E (SR372) southbound near the “Fly Over” with one lane to remain open in Weakley County.  These closures will not be simultaneous.

District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern

HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): The construction of an I-Beam bridge along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 19 (Brownsville Bypass) from east of SR 87 LM 11.12 to west of Windrow Rd. LM 14.73. One lane will remain. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits.

MADISON COUNTY, I-40 (Pothole Patching):

Wednesday, January 22, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: There will be lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Madison County MM 67.0-95.0 for pothole patching.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US 45 Bypass) and I-40: Interchange improvements on SR 186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd for paving and construction of retaining walls.  Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.

Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Monday, January 27 through Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

LOOK AHEAD:

Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Monday, February 3 through Wednesday, February 5, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR-5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-198:  The construction of a concrete box bridge on SR 198 over Bear Creek (LM 8.65) along with grading, drainage, and paving will cause temporary lane closures.

Restrictions: Beginning April 29, 2019 there will be an 11’ width restriction and a temporary signal will be put in place. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways. WEATHER PERMITTING

TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:

Wednesday, January 22 through Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to repair pavement on an as needed basis.

District 49 - West TN – Southwest

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 from the Hernando Desoto Bridge to near the Wolf River Bridge (Chelsea Avenue)

Wednesday, January 22 through Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT MOBILE closures with one lane to remain open on I-40 east and westbound

(MM 1.10 to MM 4.95) to allow for punch list items and clean up.  Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Bridge lighting repair (Koontz Electric)

Sunday, January 26 through Thursday, January 30, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m..: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-40 east and westbound at MM 0.00 on the Hernando Desoto Bridge to allow for bridge lighting repairs. Weather Permitting

SHELBY/FAYETTE COUNTIES, I-40/I-269: Resigning of I-269 (Repairing Overhead Signs)

Monday, January 27 through Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on I-269 north and southbound (Shelby and Fayette Counties), MM 1.0–MM 19.4, SR 385 southbound (Shelby County), MM 32.0–33.8, and I-40 east and westbound (Shelby County), MM 22.0–MM 26.0. One lane will be CLOSED to repair/replace supports on overhead signs. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting

Monday, January 27 through Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time ramp closures to repair/replace overhead sign supports at I-269 north and southbound Exit 1 (SR 57/US 72), I-269 north and southbound Exit 2 (SR 385 Westbound), I-269 northbound Exit 19B

(I-40 Westbound), I-40 east and westbound Exits 24–25 (I-269 Southbound/SR 385 Westbound),

SR 385 eastbound Exit 19A (I-40 eastbound) and Exit 19B (I-40 westbound) and SR 205 north and southbound to I-40 westbound. Only one ramp will be CLOSED at a time. THP will assist with traffic control. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 29 through Tuesday, February 4, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time ramp closures to repair/replace overhead sign supports at I-269 north and southbound Exit 1 (SR 57/US 72), I-269 north and southbound Exit 2 (SR 385 Westbound), I-269 northbound Exit 19B

(I-40 Westbound), I-40 east and westbound Exits 24–25 (I-269 Southbound/SR 385 Westbound),

SR 385 eastbound Exit 19A (I-40 eastbound) and Exit 19B (I-40 westbound) and SR 205 north and southbound to I-40 westbound. Only one ramp will be CLOSED at a time. THP will assist with traffic control. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: The grading, drainage, construction of concrete Bulb-Tee and I-beam bridges, signals and paving on SR 14 from east of Old Covington Pike to SR 385 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 385 to east of Kerrville Rosemark Rd. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, January 23 through Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all interstates and state routes in District 49 for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Drain Cleaning:

Thursday, January 23 and Sunday, January 26 through Thursday, January 30, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT MOBILE closures with one lane to closed on I-40 east and westbound (MM 0.00 to MM 27.0), I-55 north and southbound (MM 0.0 to12.0), SR 385 (MM 0.00 to 13.0), and I-240 between Walnut Grove and Madison to allow for drain cleaning operations.  Weather Permitting.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:

Wednesday, January 22 through Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby, Tipton, and Lauderdale Counties), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 176 (Shelby County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Shelby and Fayette Counties), I-55 and I-240: One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Thursday, January 23, through Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations in Tipton County on SR 14, MM 7.0–MM 12.0, and on SR 59, MM 2.0–MM 5.0, to repair damaged guardrail. One lane will be CLOSED in each direction to repair damaged guardrail. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available day. Flagmen will be used where necessary. Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 29 through Tuesday, February 4, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: The I-40 westbound EXIT 15 (Appling Road), the I-240 westbound EXIT 30 (Union Avenue westbound) and, the SR 385 westbound ‘On’ Ramp from Millington/Arlington Road will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting. If weather does not permit, the closure will be on the next available night.

NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Memphis Cook Convention Center

Beginning Monday, October 7, 6:00 a.m. through Monday, March 30, 2020: The exit ramp from I-40 eastbound (EXIT 1 Front Street) will be CLOSED for upgrades to the Memphis Cook Convention Center.  This closure will be a permanent closure for approx. 6 months. The ramp split to Riverside Dr. will remain open. Traffic will be controlled by signage and traffic barrels. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through work zones.

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 for 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.

In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation lost three workers in the line of duty. All three were struck by passing motorists. Those tragedies bring the total number of TDOT lives lost to 112. We don’t want to lose another member of our TDOT family. We’re asking you to WORK WITH US. Click on the WORK WITH US logo to learn more.