I-40/Hernando DeSoto Seismic Bridge Work to be Complete November 5

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The contractor anticipates, weather permitting, all lanes will be open, next Friday, November 5, 2010, a full 11 days ahead of schedule. Crews working to seismically retrofit the I-40/Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River in Memphis have safely and successfully installed all six new seismic expansion bridge joints. All three new seismic expansion joints are in place on the westbound side as well as the three on the eastbound side. 

 

At this time, the contractor is preparing to replace the last of the bridge railing this weekend. Once that is complete, restriping the traffic lanes will begin and work will be completed. 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. Wide loads and over height loads must utilize the I-155 Bridge in Dyersburg until the project is finished. 

 

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 Community Relations Officer

731.935.0318

nichole.lawrence@tn.gov