Bridge Construction on I-40 in Fayette County

JACKSON, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close Interstate 40 in Fayette County this weekend in order to begin the demolition, repairs and replacement of the bridge deck on the SR 59 bridge over I-40. The closures are as follows:

Saturday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. through Monday, June 4, 6:00 a.m.: CLOSE and detour I-40 east and westbound onto existing ramps at Exit 35 (SR 59) to allow for demolition of SR 59 bridge over I-40.

Monday, June 4 through Wednesday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.: CLOSE and detour I-40 east and westbound onto existing ramps at Exit 35 (SR-59) to allow for demolition of SR 59 bridge over I-40 each night.

SR 59 will also be closed to through traffic over the interstate. The speed limit is reduced to 50 MPH on I-40 during the closures. THP will assist with traffic control. All work is weather dependent.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or for West Tennessee follow https://twitter.com/NicLawrenceTDOT

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination.  Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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