From November 20 to November 27, 2024, drivers in West Tennessee can expect possible daytime or nighttime lane closures across various locations in Region 4. These closures are part of ongoing repair and installation projects in 21 counties. Below is a summary of the expected lane closures:
**District 47**
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– **Benton County:** SR 391 resurfacing from US 70W to US 70E will cause temporary lane closures.
– **Carroll County:** Multiple projects on SR-76 (US-79) and SR-22 will involve lane closures and a detour at Meadowbrook Lane and Big Buck Road.
– **Dyer County:** Repairs on SR-20 and SR-211 will result in reduced lanes and a speed limit adjustment.
– **Gibson/Carroll County:** SR-76 (US-79) construction will cause temporary lane closures, with new traffic patterns in place.
– **Henry/Weakley County:** Resurfacing on SR-22 will lead to temporary lane closures.
– **Obion County:** SR22 resurfacing includes bridge joint repairs, causing lane closures.
**District 48**
– **Chester County:** Bridge repairs on U.S. 45 will cause lane closures for southbound traffic.
– **Crockett and Gibson County:** SR 152 resurfacing will maintain one open lane.
– **Decatur County:** SR 69 resurfacing will ensure one open lane.
– **Hardin County:** SR 69 and SR 128 over the Pickwick Dam will have temporary lane closures.
– **Henderson County:** Intermittent closures on I-40 for resurfacing.
– **Madison County:** U.S. 412 resurfacing and SR18 closure for pipe replacement with a detour.
**District 49**
– **Fayette County:** SR-222 construction reduces lanes with a speed limit reduction.
– **Shelby County:** Various nighttime closures for resurfacing and widening on SR-3, SR-175, SR-4, SR-14, and I-240. Speed limits are reduced in several areas, with detours in place.
– **Tipton County:** Lane closures on US-51 at Kenwood Avenue for safety improvements.
For the latest construction updates and traffic conditions, visit www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also call 511 for information or follow TDOT updates on Twitter at https://twitter.com/myTDOT and https://twitter.com/NicLawrenceTDOT.
Motorists are encouraged to stay informed about road conditions before traveling and to avoid distractions such as tweeting or texting while driving.
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