Bridge Inspection on Interstate 40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge

MEMPHIS, Tenn. –The annual bridge inspection of the Interstate 40 Hernando-DeSoto Bridge begins tomorrow. Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will close one eastbound lane Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day. The eastbound closures will continue into the next week beginning Monday and will continue through Thursday, each day from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Following the inspection of the eastbound side AHTD will close one lane on the westbound side for crews to safely inspect the bridge. 

 

The closures will last approximately 4 weeks, all weather dependent. The lane closures will not be in place during the July 4^th holiday weekend.

 

Motorists traveling on I-40 in the western part of the state are encouraged to use extreme caution. Up to date road closure and travel information can be accessed by visiting www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or dialing 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone. Travelers can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information or www.twitter.com/Memphis511 for traffic information in the Memphis area. Also, for smart phone users, TDOT has a new mobile site that provides simple and easy access to TDOT's SmartWay cameras, message boards, accident information, and construction information.  Go to:   http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/

 

Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to "Know before you go!" by checking traffic conditions before leaving for their destination.