JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced upcoming road construction on Interstate 40, which will affect traffic in Henderson and Madison Counties. Contract crews will begin resurfacing activities next week, resulting in lane closures during specific times.
The scheduled lane closures will occur daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, from October 28 to November 1, contingent on weather conditions. On Monday, October 28, both eastbound and westbound lanes at mile marker 98.2 in Henderson County will have closures. On Tuesday, October 29, the eastbound lane at mile marker 98.1 in Henderson County and the westbound lane at mile marker 87.5 in Madison County will be affected. On Wednesday, October 30, closures will occur on the westbound lane at mile marker 77.6 and the eastbound lane at mile marker 75.5 in Madison County.
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Motorists are reminded to exercise caution while navigating through the work zone by adhering to the Move Over Law, which requires slowing down and moving over for construction crews. Violating this law can result in penalties, including a maximum fine of $500 and up to 30 days in jail.
For real-time updates on construction and traffic conditions, drivers can access the TDOT SmartWay map through the following link: TDOT SmartWay map. Additionally, travelers can call 511 for further travel information.
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