SR 188 at Gibson-Crockett County Line to Close for Bridge Replacement

Jackson, Tenn. – On Thursday, April 11, 2013 a section of SR 188 at the Gibson-Crockett County line will be closed for the replacement of five bridges. The bridges are located in a half mile stretch of SR 188 between Old Trenton Road in Gibson County and Stokes/Elizabeth Road in Crockett County.  The project is expected to be complete by October 31, 2014.

The existing narrow structures were built in 1960 and 1975 and will be replaced with new box beam bridges. The new bridges will also feature wider travel lanes. The five bridges serve as overflows for the North Fork of the Forked Deer River.

A detour will be posted for the life of the project. (See attached map.)

For travel and TDOT construction information, visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ or download the new TDOT SmartWay mobile app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for Android. 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.  Drivers 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 your destination.

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For More Information Contact:
Nichole Lawrence
Region 4 Community Relations Officer
731.935.0318
Nichole.Lawrence@tn.gov