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Memphis, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced today it will be closing lanes in both directions on the 45 Bypass (SR 186) bridge over Interstate 40 for a bridge deck replacement project. The closure will begin Monday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. and lasting until 6:00 a.m. the next morning. “The 45 Bypass is a main north/south route for motorists in Jackson and surrounding areas, that’s why we have decided to do this work at night,” said Region 4 Director Chuck Rychen. “We encourage motorists to plan ahead and select alternate routes during this bridge repair project.” The US-45 Bypass(SR-186) bridge over I-40 serves approximately 47,300 vehicles a day. During the closure, southbound motorists wishing to access I-40 Eastbound will be detoured along US 412 South (Highland Avenue) to US 45 North (North Parkway) where they can access I-40 East. Southbound motorists may use US 45 South (Highland Avenue) as an alternate route. Northbound motorists wishing to access I-40 Westbound may use US 412 West (Hollywood Drive) as an alternate route or they will be detoured along Vann Drive to I-40 West. All ramps entering and exiting I-40, at the 45 Bypass Bridge will remain open. A map detailing the detour is attached. Click here to view map. Law Enforcement officers will be on hand to assist with traffic control. Night time closures will continue through The $1.6 million bridge repair project is expected to be complete by the end of the year. Thomson and Thomson is the contractor. For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or for weather-related road closure information, visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at:
www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/.
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