TRAFFIC | Major Repaving Project On I-240 In East Memphis Set To Begin On Wednesday

A significant bridge repair and resurfacing project on Interstate 240 in East Memphis is being planned by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

According to TDOT, on Wednesday, a 4.1-mile stretch of I-240 between Poplar Avenue and Summer Avenue will be resurfaced.”

The construction is expected to be finished by November 30 at the latest.

The I-240 bridges over the Shelby Farms Greenline  will also be repaired as part of the project.

Most of the resurfacing work will be done overnight, from 7 PM to 6 AM, Sunday through Thursday. There will only be one lane open during such times.