Bridge Inspection to Close Lanes on I-40 in Smith County

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct lane closures on Interstate 40 in Smith County.

Beginning Monday, August 26, TDOT crews will close lanes at the bridge near the Tennessee Welcome Center on I-40 over the Caney River (far right bridge on map below). From daybreak to noon on Monday, the right eastbound lane will be closed, and from daybreak to noon on Tuesday, the right westbound lane will be closed. The Welcome Center will be open and accessible during these times. The closures are necessary to complete routine bridge inspections.

All work is weather-dependent. As always, drivers are reminded to allow additional time, slow down, and move over when traveling through a work zone. The Move Over Law was passed in 2006. The penalty for violating the law in Tennessee carries the possibility of up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of up to $500.

Motorists can alert TDOT to potholes by calling the TDOTFIX Hotline at 833-TDOTFIX or using this online form: TDOT Maintenance Request. The TDOT SmartWay Map (https://smartway.tn.gov) provides the latest construction activity traffic updates. Travelers can also call 511 for travel information.