MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has awarded a construction contract to Dement Construction Company to carry out nearly 2 miles of infrastructure improvements along Lamar Avenue (SR 4/US 78). This $149.8 million project extends from south of Shelby Drive to the Raines/Perkins interchange.
Work on Lamar Avenue is set to begin on Monday, August 5, featuring nightly lane closures from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am. During these closures, one lane in each direction will remain open to traffic.
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This initiative marks the second phase of a three-phase project aimed at widening the Lamar Avenue corridor. Phase 1, covering the area from the Mississippi State line to Shelby Drive, was completed in the summer of 2023. Phase 2 will widen Lamar Avenue from south of Shelby Drive to near the Raines/Perkins Road interchange, expanding it from a 4-lane divided highway to a 6-lane divided highway. The project will also include modifications to the interchange at Lamar Avenue and Raines/Perkins Road and the construction of a new interchange at Shelby Drive. The estimated completion date for this phase is July 31, 2028. The third and final phase is expected to commence in 2027.
For more detailed information about the project, visit the project’s webpage.
Drivers are encouraged to use all available motorist information tools and check travel conditions before leaving for their destinations to ensure safety. It is important to avoid tweeting, texting, or talking on a cell phone while driving.
The Move Over Law, enacted in 2006, mandates that drivers must move over for stopped emergency vehicles. Violating this law in Tennessee can result in up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
For the latest updates on construction activities and traffic conditions, visit the TDOT SmartWay Map or call 511 for travel information.
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