Interstate 40 Westbound at Exit 42 in Fayette County closed to set Bridge Beams

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will close a small section of I-40 Westbound at Exit 42 in Fayette County on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in order to set new bridge beams. 

During the closure, westbound traffic on I-40 will routed up the off-ramp at Exit 42 and back down the on-ramp to reenter I-40 West. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and TDOT HELP Trucks will be on site to assist with traffic.

The work is part of a $10 million project to construct a new interchange at I-40 and SR 222 in Fayette County.

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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