State Route 4 (US 78, Lamar Avenue)

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State Route 4 (US 78), widely known as Lamar Avenue, is a heavily traveled corridor beginning southeast of downtown Memphis and running to the Mississippi state line in Shelby County. The route supports a mix of freight and commute-oriented traffic within a highly dense local network of freight, trucking, and industrial development. The project for Lamar Avenue includes widening the roadway for approximately 5.1 miles. The corridor faces crippling congestion, severely impacting the operations of freight facilities, warehouses and distribution centers. The proposed improvements are intended to address congestion and improve safety. Improvements will also enhance the efficient delivery of products to both domestic and international markets and will promote economic investment and job growth in the region.