Drivers traveling on Interstate 40 in Benton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will affect traffic. Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will begin lane closures from MM 126 to the Tennessee River Bridge to perform resurfacing activities next week. Only one direction of I-40 will be closed at a time.
The eastbound closure will begin Sunday, July 28, and continue through Thursday, August 1, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. CST. All lane closures will occur at night, with one lane remaining open. The project is estimated to be complete by October 31, 2024. All work is weather-dependent.
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Drivers are reminded to slow down and move over when traveling through a work zone. The Move Over Law, passed in 2006, carries the possibility of up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of up to $500 for violations.
Get the latest construction activity traffic updates from the TDOT SmartWay map. Travelers can also call 511 for travel information.
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