Best Route Olive Branch to W Memphis???

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  1. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    For those who traverse this route frequently and perhaps have timed it or at least have an informed opinion.

    I’ve always ran straight up 78 (Lamar Ave) between Olive Branch and I-240 but I can recall one time 10+ years ago cutting across some street to I-55 then up and I remember thinking I didn’t feel like I helped myself any because of lights and school zones. But Lamar is getting so bad in many respects I’m wondering if I should reassess the situation.

    If cutting over is easier on equipment and faster, which road is ideal and easiest to traverse? My GPS wants to use 302 (Goodman Rd)

    Also, anyone know is I-269 someday supposed to be completed from 78 to 55?
     
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  3. Allow Me.

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    I had some fun times at the Mapco there on Lamar many moons ago. Then changed to Pilot and another Pilot across the street was built. haven't been there lately. I did notice a loves on Lamar tho. in '15. Either way, you got traffic !
     
  4. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    You can cut across Shelby Dr, which is at the intersection where the Pilots are. That'll take you to 55. Goodman road is a good option as well but I don't think there is any fast way to get to West Memphis from Olive Branch. You have red lights and considerable traffic on all 3 routes. As far as easiest on equipment, Goodman Rd wins. 269 is done, I see trucks running it now. I have yet to run it
     
  5. Av8torcrj

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    Navigo always has me turn on Shelby there at the pilots off Lamar then up to 55 north, passing the south end of the airport. Usually catch a few lights but I like it better than Lamar to 240.
     
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  6. Av8torcrj

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    Goodman works too but personally I think the traffic is worse, particularly as you approach 55.
     
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  7. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    I always take Goodman Rd, mainly because the 13 second traffic light with a red light camera at Winchester Rd. pisses me off. Probably not any quicker, I just hate Lamar Ave.
     
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    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    Hopefully I-269 will be completed soon... then no more traffic lights.
     
  9. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    You can run it to Collierville and to TN-385, but I don't know if it takes you all the way to 55..have you heard anything?
     
  10. BlackThought

    BlackThought Medium Load Member

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    I'd look at traffic on Google.

    Lamar to 240 to 55 would be my choice unless there's an issue. I don't see 302 being faster with the crap always going on near 55
     
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  11. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    55 to US-78 isn’t done yet.
     
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