I-40 Reduced to One Lane for Flood Repair

Crews Work to Repair a Median Drain

Jackson, TN – Tennessee Department of Transportation crews are continuing efforts to repair the damage to roadway infrastructure caused by the May 2010 flooding.  Beginning Monday, July 19th through Wednesday, July 21st crews will close one lane of Interstate 40 in Henderson County in both directions at mile marker 95.5 each day from 6:30am until 6:30pm in order to repair a damaged median drain.

Delta Contracting Company, LLC received the emergency flood repair contract.  All work is weather dependent.  Tennessee Highway Patrol will assist in traffic control.

For up to date travel information visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System website at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/.  Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cell phone to access valuable information about travel conditions anytime.  TDOT is also on Twitter.  For up to date traffic information for the Memphis area follow Memphis511 on Twitter or follow TN511 for statewide updates.

Motorists are reminded to use all travel information tools wisely.  Know Before You Go! and avoid texting, tweeting, or using a cell phone while driving.