Short Term Closure of I-40 East Flyover Ramp to Briley Parkway North

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will close the Interstate 40 East flyover ramp to Briley Parkway North (Exit 204-A) for a few hours tomorrow morning in order to perform bridge work. The closure will begin Tuesday, July 19 at 5:00 a.m. The flyover ramp is expected to reopen no later than 9:00 a.m. During this period, motorists wanting to access Briley Parkway North should proceed to White Bridge Road (Exit 204-B) and turn left at the top of the ramp.

 

TDOT will use overhead and portable message boards along I-40 to alert motorists of the closures. In addition, information on the closures will be broadcast on the TDOT SmartWay Highway Advisory Radio station (1680 AM) and on 511.

 

For more information on TDOT construction project activity visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information or can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information or www.twitter.com/Nashville511 for traffic information in the Nashville area. 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.