Campbell Street in Jackson to Close for I-40 Bridge Demolition

JACKSON, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close Campbell Street over I-40 this weekend to begin bridge demolition. This phase of work will consist of removing the eastern portion of the Campbell Street bridge.  Following the weekend closure, Campbell Street over I-40 will be reduced to one lane in each direction for the remainder of the construction project.

The weekend closures are as follows:

Friday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. through Monday, December 7, 6:00 a.m.:

·       I-40 east and westbound at Exit 83 will run up and over the ramps during the closure times.

Traffic will be allowed to turn right onto Campbell Street, but will not be able to enter the interstate from Campbell Street. Detour signs will be posted throughout the construction area.

This is part of an $87.9 million dollar project in Jackson to widen 5.4 miles on I-40 between east of exit 82 (Highland Avenue) to exit 87 (Highway 70) from four to six lanes. The project will also replace five bridges and install fiber for future information technology systems.

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.

In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation lost three workers in the line of duty. All three were struck by passing motorists. Those tragedies bring the total number of TDOT lives lost to 112. We don’t want to lose another member of our TDOT family. We’re asking you to WORK WITH US. Click on the WORK WITH US logo to learn more.

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