Pavement Repair Prompts I-40 Lane Closure

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

Beginning Thursday, September 25, at 3 p.m., crews will close one of two eastbound lanes on I-40 near Exit 143 (Linden/Waverly) for emergency pavement repair in the outside (right) lane. This closure will last until 11 a.m. on Friday, September 26. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution in this area, as this repair is in the same construction footprint as TDOT’s I-40 bridges over the Buffalo River and Squeeze Bottom Lane project. 

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.