CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kate Armitage, Director
Arts, Recreation, Parks & Communications
City of Millington
karmitage@cityofmillington.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SYKES ROAD CLOSURE
MILLINGTON, TN (April 6, 2014) – Repairs will be made to the railroad crossing on Sykes Road mid morning on Monday, April 7, 2014. The railroad will barricade the road and detour oncoming traffic for an estimated three hours while repairs are made. To minimize disruption, they will begin after morning rush hour traffic and school bus routes before they begin the repairs. Traffic is expected to be flowing normally by the afternoon.
ABOUT MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE
Located just minutes from Memphis, Millington enjoys an exceptional quality of life for an estimated 10,000 citizens. Quality education, recreation and economic growth make Millington a great place to live, work and play. Millington education offers a variety of public and private, faith based schools and various colleges, universities and technical institutions to serve the area. In 2004 The University of Memphis opened its Millington Campus and offers undergraduate and graduate courses in numerous fields of study. Millington is home to Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Ingram Micro, Memphis International Raceway, USA Stadium, Mirimichi and other golf courses providing opportunities for economic growth and world-class recreation. Millington’s West Tennessee Regional Business Center, a publicly owned business and industry center, features 1900 acres of prime industrial space with easy access to the Millington Regional Jetport and the Canadian National Railroad. True intermodal transportation and shipping, makes Millington the perfect place for business. Widely known as “Flag City, USA”, Millington truly offers the best of the Mid-South.
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