03/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/18/2026 08:40
Memphis, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will hold an event to highlight the roadway maintenance improvements that drivers across Shelby and Fayette Counties can expect to see in the coming months. These enhancements, supported through a new performance-based maintenance contract, will deliver cleaner, safer, and more reliable roadways for West Tennessee travelers.
During the event, TDOT, along with state and local leaders, will highlight what motorists can expect to see on the road in the coming months - including more frequent litter removal, faster pothole repairs, improved drainage, enhanced signage visibility, and strengthened incident response on major corridors. These efforts aim to provide a smoother, more dependable travel experience on more than 800 lane miles of interstate and state routes throughout the region.
Who: TDOT Commissioner Will Reid
State and Local Officials
When: 10:30 AM
Friday, March 20, 2026
Where: 5344 Boswell Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38120
Join us to hear about the enhancements drivers can expect to see on West Tennessee roadways.
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