New approach to tidier Memphis interstates starts rolling
Interstate 240 on Friday, March 20, 2026. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The state has a five-year $60 million contract with a Pennsylvania company to maintain the city’s interstate system, including fixing potholes and removing snow and ice.
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Tennessee Department of Transportation Will Reid DCS Asset Maintenance LLC Paul DeAngelo Interstate highway system potholesBill Dries on demand
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