I-40/Hernando DeSoto Seismic Retrofit Project Update for October 11

[img:1 align=float_left]MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Crews working to seismically retrofit the I-40/Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River in Memphis have safely and successfully removed three of the six bridge joints on the outside lanes of the bridge as Phase Three of the project progresses. Three new seismic expansion joints are now in place on the westbound side and two are completely installed with minor finishing work to be completed. Crews are now pouring the final [concrete bridge deck on the last westbound replacement joint.  On the eastbound side, crews are working to install steel supports for the new seismic joint and are preparing to remove the second of the three existing bridge joints.

 

[img:2 align=float_right]Traffic remains reduced to one 11-foot travel lane in each direction near exit 1. The two right (outside) lanes will be closed until completion of the project, which is currently scheduled for mid-November. All wide loads, and over height loads must utilize the I-155 Bridge in Dyersburg until completion of the current I-40 project. 

 

TDOT has created a project website, http://www.tn.gov/tdot/i40hd/, to keep the public informed about the project.

 

For up-to-date travel information visit the TDOT SmartWay website at http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ or dial 5-1-1 from any land-line or cellular phone.  TDOT is also on Twitter. For traffic alerts in the Memphis area follow @Memphis511 on Twitter or follow @TN511 for statewide updates.

 

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For More Information Contact:

Nichole Lawrence

Region 4 Comuunity Relations Officer

731.935.0318