Interstate 269 opens to traffic, linking Hernando to I-40, Millington

By Wayne Risher, Daily Memphian Updated: October 29, 2018 11:29 PM CT | Published: October 26, 2018 3:03 PM CT

DeSoto County’s final section of Interstate 269 opened Friday, Oct. 26, with predictions of economic benefits, kudos to those who conceived and built it and prayers for safe travel.

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Interstate 269 opens to traffic, linking Hernando to I-40, Millington

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