Be prepared for possible delays along I-55 for the next few weeks

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

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Drivers, be prepared for delays if you are headed along I-55 and Crump Blvd. in Memphis over the next few weeks.

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

Starting Monday, August 29, 2022, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., crews will be paving along I-55, causing the following closures:

Outside lane of I-55 NB prior to the I-55 NB ramp
Riverside Drive to I-55 NB ramp
Crump Boulevard to I-55 SB ramp
Metal Museum Drive entrance and exit ramps

*August 30-September 1 are back-up dates.

Tuesday, Aug. 30, starting at 8 p.m., crews will adjust traffic and close the I-55 northbound inside lane from Trigg Avenue to the I-55 northbound ramp. Two lanes will remain open.

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.

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