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Be prepared for possible delays along I-55 due to road work

The Tennessee Department of Transportation said crews are performing major work involving lane closures and shifts along Interstate 55.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Drivers, be prepared for delays if headed along I-55 and Crump Blvd. in Memphis. 

The Tennessee Department of Transportation said crews are performing major work involving lane closures and shifts along Interstate 55.

Crews have already done some paving work along I-55 over the past week.

Tuesday, Sept. 6 crews will begin construction for crossovers. The following closures will be in place for about four weeks.

  • I-55 NB inside lane will remain closed from Trigg Avenue to the I-55 NB ramp (two lanes open)
  • I-55 SB inside lane will be closed from the I-55 SB ramp to McLemore Avenue (one lane open)
  • Riverside Drive SB will be closed (ramp to I-55 NB open)
  • Channel 3 ramp to Riverside Drive SB will be closed

A detour will be posted for all closures. And the work is weather permitting.

Remember to slow down and pay attention in construction zones.

Credit: Tennessee Department of Transportation

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