From January 22 to 29, 2025, various daytime and nighttime lane closures are expected across West Tennessee as part of ongoing construction projects. These projects aim to make necessary repairs and installations across 21 counties in Region 4.
In Carroll County, work on SR-76 (US-79) will result in lane closures due to grading, drainage, noise walls, signals, and paving activities. Meadowbrook Lane and Big Buck Road remain closed with a detour in place. Intersection improvements on SR-22, affecting Clyde Road and Lexington Street, will also cause lane closures.
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Dyer County will see lane closures on SR-211 for bridge inspections over the North Fork Forked Deer River. In Gibson/Carroll County, work on US-79 (SR-76) will cause temporary lane closures. A new four-lane section is open, with intermittent lane closures expected for final works. In Obion County, resurfacing on SR-22 will lead to temporary closures.
In District 48, Chester County will experience lane closures on U.S. 45 (SR 5) for bridge repairs, limited to southbound traffic. Hardin County will have temporary closures on SR128 over the Pickwick Dam for bridge rehabilitation. Madison County will have a northbound lane closure on U.S. 45 for AT&T maintenance work.
District 49 will see temporary lane closures in Fayette County on SR-222, including the I-40 interchange, and on SR-76 due to SR 460 construction. In Shelby County, various roads like SR-175, SR-4, SR-14, SR-57, and I-240 will experience intermittent lane closures for widening and repair activities. The Hernando DeSoto Bridge will have lane closures for repair work, while the I-55 interchange at E. H. Crump Blvd. will face construction-related closures and detours. Tipton County will see lane closures on US-51 for safety improvements.
Non-TDOT work in Shelby County on SR-177 (Germantown Road) will cause long-term lane closures for widening and intersection improvements.
Residents and travelers are advised to stay informed on construction activity and traffic conditions through resources like TNSmartWay’s website and Twitter updates. Motorists are encouraged to plan their routes and avoid distractions while driving.
For more information, visit www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic, or follow TDOT on Twitter at myTDOT and NicLawrenceTDOT.
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Tennessee Solid Waste Management Grant Applications Open
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has opened applications for solid waste materials management grants, available to municipalities, counties, and not-for-profit entities across the state. The grants aim to help local communities reduce landfill waste and improve recycling infrastructure. Applications are open for various categories, with specific deadlines, and must be submitted online. These grants are funded by state surcharges and fees under the Solid Waste Management Act of 1991 and the Used Oil Collection Act of 1993. TDEC will also offer workshops to assist applicants.